There are 5 ways to get from San Diego State University to Imperial Beach by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from SDSU Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Green
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Palm Avenue Stationtram Blue
1h 35mTram, line 901 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from SDSU Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Green
- Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 9th St & Palm Avbus 901
1h 41m$4–20Line 215 bus, line 901 bus
- Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to Park Bl & Broadwaybus 215
- Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to 9th St & Palm Avbus 901
1h 56m$4–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Diego State University to Imperial Beachtaxi 17.1 mi
24 min$80–95Drive 17.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego State University to Imperial Beachcar 17.1 mi
24 min$4–5
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Imperial Beach is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Imperial Beach is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $80 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to Imperial Beach. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at 9th St & Palm Av via Broadway & 8th Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University station to Imperial Beach station. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Palm Avenue Station via 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Imperial Beach is 26 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Imperial Beach without a car is to tram which takes 1h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from San Diego State University to Imperial Beach, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Imperial Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.
San Diego State University to Imperial Beach train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Station.
San Diego State University to Imperial Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Park Bl & Broadway station.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Imperial Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to Palm Av & Emory St via SDSU Station, 12th & Imperial Station, Palm Avenue Station, and Palm Av & Hollister St in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to 9th St & Palm Av via SDSU Transit Center, Park Bl & Broadway, and Broadway & 8th Av in around 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from SDSU Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Palm Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from SDSU Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 9th St & Palm Av
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from SDSU Transit Center to Park Bl & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & 8th Av to 9th St & Palm Av
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $80–95
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego State University to Imperial Beach train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Imperial Beach is 17 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from San Diego State University to Imperial Beach.
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