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How to get fromSan Diego to Pacific Beachby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Pacific Beach by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to Old Town Stationtram tram Green / ...
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 8 / ...
    30 min

  2. Drive 8.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Pacific Beachcar car 8.6 mi
    11 min
    $2–3

  3. Tram, line 8 bus

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Balboa Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Balboa Avenue Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 8
    45 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Pacific Beachtaxi taxi 8.6 mi
    11 min
    $40–50

  5. Tram, line 30 bus via Civic Center Station

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 8 / ...
    35 min

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  • Distance: 8.8 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Pacific Beach. However, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to Old Town Transit Center, then take the line 8 bus to Grand Av & Ingraham St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Grand Av & Ingraham St via Balboa Avenue Station and Balboa Avenue Transit Center in around 45 min.

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