There are 6 ways to get from San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram via Santa Fe Depot
best- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus StationBlue
53 min$2–15Line 20 bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from 10th Av & Broadway to Fashion Valley Transit Center20
- Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr41
1h 38m$4–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego14.8 mi
19 min$50–65Drive 14.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego14.8 mi
19 min$3–4Tram
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to UCSD Central Campus StationBlue
1h 1m$2–15Tram #2
- Take the tram from Park & Market Station to UCSD Central Campus StationBlue
1h 2m$2–15
San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego. However, there are services departing from 10th Av & Broadway and arriving at Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr via Fashion Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Fe Depot and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between San Diego Convention Center and University of California, San Diego is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego without a car is to tram via Santa Fe Depot which takes 53 min and costs $2 - $15.
The tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from 10th Av & Broadway station.
San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Santa Fe Depot station.
San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Fashion Valley Transit Center station.
What companies run services between San Diego Convention Center, CA, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego via 10th Av & Broadway, Fashion Valley Transit Center, and Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr in around 1h 38m.
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- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Park & Market Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from 10th Av & Broadway to Fashion Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at UCSD Central Campus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego is 15 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from San Diego Convention Center to University of California, San Diego.
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