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How to get fromCardiff-by-the-Sea to Old Town San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    1h 5m
    $4–18

  2. Line 101 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to UTC Transit Centerbus101
    2. Take the tram from UTC Station to Old Town StationtramBlue
    1h 29m
    $4–20

  3. Drive 21 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Old Town San Diegocar21 mi
    23 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Old Town San Diegotaxi21 mi
    23 min
    $70–90

  5. Line 101 bus, line 105 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to UTC Transit Centerbus101
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Taylor St & Sunset Stbus105
    2h 10m
    $4–10

Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Old Town San Diego by bus and train

Calendar176Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–13 and the journey takes 31 min. North County Transit also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Taylor St & Sunset St via UTC Transit Center in around 2h 10m.

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