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How to get fromSan Diego to Cardiff State Beachby bus (Amtrak), train, car, taxi, tram, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Cardiff State Beach by bus (Amtrak), train, car, taxi, tram, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    1h 4m
    $10–16

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Solana Beach Stationtrain train Coaster
    1h 6m
    $2–7

  3. Drive 23.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Cardiff State Beachcar car 23.7 mi
    27 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Cardiff State Beachtaxi taxi 23.7 mi
    27 min
    $100–130

  5. Tram, line 101 bus

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & Cardiff Beachbus bus 101
    2h 4m
    $4–20

San Diego to Cardiff State Beach by bus and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Diego to Cardiff State Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Cardiff State Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, North County Transit operates a train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Solana Beach Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 39 min.

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