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How to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar by bus, cable car and train?

From Downtown San Diego to Del Mar by bus, cable car and train

To get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from Civic Center Station station to America Plaza Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 101 bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St station to Camino Del Mar & 25th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from Downtown San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Del Mar on the Moovit app.

70min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Civic Center Station
    ID 75087
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    America Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Plaza St
    ID 21144
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    La Jolla Va / Utc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    ID 20899
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar

The distance between Downtown San Diego, San Diego and Del Mar, San Diego is approximately 28.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown San Diego) and destination (Del Mar), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, cable car and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, cable car and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, cable car and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Downtown San Diego and Del Mar in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar in San Diego?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from Civic Center Station near Downtown San Diego to America Plaza Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till America Plaza Station near Del Mar in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar in San Diego by cable car, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown San Diego and Del Mar in San Diego by cable car, train and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Downtown San Diego to get to Del Mar in San Diego?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the Civic Center Station near Downtown San Diego in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Downtown San Diego and Del Mar in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the America Plaza Station, which is closest to Del Mar in San Diego.

  • When is the last train from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar in San Diego?

    The last train from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar in San Diego is the COASTER line. It leaves the Santa Fe Depot at 2:20 PM.

  • How much is the total cable car, train and bus fare from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar?

    The ride from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar costs $9.00.