Is there a direct bus between University of San Diego and University of California, San Diego?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fashion Valley Rd & Friars Rd and arriving at Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between University of San Diego and University of California, San Diego?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tecolote Road Station station and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

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University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 16 min.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego?

The fastest way to get from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $50.

Q: How far is it from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego?

The distance between University of San Diego and University of California, San Diego is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.

Q: How do I travel from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego without a car is to line 44 bus and tram which takes 43 min and costs $4 - $17.

Q: How long does it take to get from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego?

It takes approximately 43 min to get from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego by bus, tram, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 44 bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Linda Vista Rd & Usd Main Entrance to Old Town Transit Center44
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus StationBlue
43 min
$4–17
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Tecolote Road Station to UCSD Central Campus StationBlue
47 min
$1–12
Line 41 bus
1. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Rd & Friars Rd to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr41
1h 21m
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego10.8 mi
16 min
$35–50
Drive 10.8 mi
1. Drive from University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego10.8 mi
16 min
$2–3

University of San Diego to University of California, San Diego by foot, bus, and tram

409Weekly Services

43 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 11.2 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between University of San Diego, CA, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Tecolote Road Station to UCSD Central Campus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–12 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Fashion Valley Rd & Friars Rd to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 42 min.

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