What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The distance between San Diego and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 25 miles. The road distance is 24.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to bus and line 101 bus which takes 1h 1m and costs $9 - $16.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus from?

San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train from?

San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The best way to get from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to bus and line 101 bus which takes 1h 1m and costs $9 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $22 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus arrive?

San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train arrive?

San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 25 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Where can I stay near Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

There are 839+ hotels available in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Bus, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus 101
1h 1m
$9–15
Tram, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus 101
2h 1m
$4–20
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 9m
$10–22
Drive 24.7 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar 24.7 mi
26 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Seataxi 24.7 mi
26 min
$110–140

San Diego to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by bus

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Distance: 24.4 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 38 min.

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