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How to get fromSan Diego to Carmel Valleyby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Carmel Valley by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram Blue
    44 min
    $32–55

  2. Drive 19.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Carmel Valleycar car 19.1 mi
    21 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 235 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 6th Av to Miramar College Transit Stationbus bus 110 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Miramar College Transit Station to Carmel Valleytaxi taxi
    51 min
    $48–65

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Carmel Valleytaxi taxi 19.1 mi
    21 min
    $85–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 20 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Civic Center Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 36 min.

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