How to get from Del Mar to Imperial Beach by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from Del Mar to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 101 bus from Camino Del Mar & 25th St station to Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the 901 bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

136min$0.00
Bus - 101
101
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Camino Del Mar & 25th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Del Mar
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13024
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77776
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 101, BLUE and 227

To get from Del Mar to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 101 bus from Camino Del Mar & 25th St station to Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the 227 bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center station to Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

128min$0.00
Bus - 101
101
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 227
227
Walk to Imperial Beach
Leaves from Camino Del Mar & 25th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Del Mar
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13024
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77776
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Iris Avenue Station
    ID 75005
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Iris Avenue Transit Center
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 227227
    Wait for bus
    227
    Imperial Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St
    ID 60452
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Imperial Beach
    Walk to
    Imperial Beach
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Del Mar to Imperial Beach

The distance between Del Mar, San Diego and Imperial Beach, San Diego is approximately 36.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Del Mar to Imperial Beach by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Del Mar

Del Mar is located at Del Mar, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Camino Del Mar & 24th St.

Train stations close to Del Mar:

  • Solana Beach
  • Solana Beach Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Del Mar:

  • Camino Del Mar & 24th St
  • Camino Del Mar & 29th St

Public transit stations close to Imperial Beach, San Diego

Imperial Beach is located at Imperial Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St.

Bus stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
  • 9th St & Ebony Av
  • Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Palm Avenue Station
  • Palomar Street Station
  • Iris Avenue Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 101, BLUE and 227

To get from Del Mar to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 101 bus from Camino Del Mar & 25th St station to Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the 227 bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center station to Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

128min$0.00
Bus - 101
101
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 227
227
Walk to Imperial Beach
Leaves from Camino Del Mar & 25th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Del Mar
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13024
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77776
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Iris Avenue Station
    ID 75005
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Iris Avenue Transit Center
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 227227
    Wait for bus
    227
    Imperial Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St
    ID 60452
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Imperial Beach
    Walk to
    Imperial Beach
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Imperial Beach?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line BLUE, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Del Mar to Imperial Beach?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line BLUE, Bus line 227.

  • Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Del Mar to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    The 101 bus line goes from Va / Ucsd station near Del Mar to Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line till Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station near Imperial Beach in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Del Mar and Imperial Beach in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Del Mar to get to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Va / Ucsd stop near Del Mar in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Del Mar and Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy stop, which is closest to Imperial Beach in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and cable car fare from Del Mar to Imperial Beach?

    The ride from Del Mar to Imperial Beach costs $0.00.

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