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How to get from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea by bus and train?

From San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea by bus and train

To get from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea in Encinitas, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Solana Beach station. Next, take the 101 bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr station to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

69min$0.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Cardiff-By-The-Sea
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr
    ID 21623
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr
    ID 22168
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cardiff-By-The-Sea
    Walk to
    Cardiff-By-The-Sea
    Liverpool Drive
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea in Encinitas, take the BLUE cable car from Civic Center Station station to Nobel Drive Station station. Next, take the 101 bus from Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

99min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Cardiff-By-The-Sea
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Civic Center Station
    ID 75087
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77778
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13058
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr
    ID 22168
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cardiff-By-The-Sea
    Walk to
    Cardiff-By-The-Sea
    Liverpool Drive
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea

The distance between San Diego, Encinitas and Cardiff-By-The-Sea, Encinitas is approximately 28.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Encinitas – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Diego

San Diego is located at 2nd Avenue, Encinitas and the nearest public transit station is Civic Center Station.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • Front St & B St
  • Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
  • N Harbor Dr & Ash St

Public transit stations close to Cardiff-By-The-Sea, Encinitas

Cardiff-By-The-Sea is located at Liverpool Drive, Encinitas and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr.

Train stations close to Cardiff-By-The-Sea:

  • Solana Beach
  • Solana Beach Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Cardiff-By-The-Sea:

  • Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr
  • Hwy 101 & Cardiff Beach

From San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea in Encinitas, take the BLUE cable car from Civic Center Station station to Nobel Drive Station station. Next, take the 101 bus from Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

99min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Cardiff-By-The-Sea
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Civic Center Station
    ID 75087
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77778
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13058
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr
    ID 22168
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cardiff-By-The-Sea
    Walk to
    Cardiff-By-The-Sea
    Liverpool Drive
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line COASTER, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct train between San Diego and Cardiff-By-The-Sea?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea?

    The COASTER train line goes from Santa Fe Depot station near San Diego in San Diego to Oceanside station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oceanside station near Cardiff-By-The-Sea in Encinitas.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Diego in San Diego and Cardiff-By-The-Sea in Encinitas by train and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Diego to get to Cardiff-By-The-Sea?

    Get on the COASTER train from the Santa Fe Depot station near San Diego in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Diego and Cardiff-By-The-Sea?

    Get off the train at the Oceanside stop, which is closest to Cardiff-By-The-Sea in Encinitas.

  • When is the first train from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea?

    The first train from San Diego in San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea in Encinitas is Pacific Surfliner. It leaves the San Diego station at 9:01 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea?

    The ride from San Diego to Cardiff-By-The-Sea costs $0.00.

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