How to get from National City to Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train?

From National City to Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train

To get from National City to Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 929 bus from National City Bl & 7th St station to 1st Av & Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 308 bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 station to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

132min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 929
929
Train - COASTER
Bus - 308
308
Leaves from National City Bl & 7th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National City Bl & 7th St
    ID 60507
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st Av & Broadway
    ID 12751
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    640 yd • 8 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
    Plaza St & Highway 101
    ID 22172
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle
    ID 20311
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From National City to Rancho Santa Fe by bus, cable car and train

To get from National City to Rancho Santa Fe 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 24th Street Station station to Old Town Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 308 bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 station to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

136min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 308
308
Leaves from 24th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    24th Street Station
    ID 75014
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plaza St & Highway 101
    ID 22172
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle
    ID 20311
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from National City to Rancho Santa Fe

The distance between National City, San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego is approximately 39.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from National City to Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to National City

National City is located at National City, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is National City Bl & W 12th St (City Hall).

Bus stations close to National City:

  • National City Bl & W 12th St (City Hall)
  • National City Bl & W 12th St
  • National City Bl & 7th St

Public transit stations close to Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego

Rancho Santa Fe is located at Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia.

Bus stations close to Rancho Santa Fe:

  • Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia
  • Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle

Related Routes

From National City to Rancho Santa Fe by bus, cable car and train

To get from National City to Rancho Santa Fe 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 24th Street Station station to Old Town Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 308 bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 station to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

136min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 308
308
Leaves from 24th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    24th Street Station
    ID 75014
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plaza St & Highway 101
    ID 22172
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle
    ID 20311
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from National City to Rancho Santa Fe?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 929, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 308.

  • What is the alternative route to get from National City to Rancho Santa Fe?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 308.

  • Is there a direct bus between National City and Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from National City to Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego?

    The 929 bus line goes from National City Bl & 7th St station near National City to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown station near Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from National City to Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego by bus and train?

    The total travel time between National City and Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego by bus and train is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near National City to get to Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego?

    Get on the 929 bus from the National City Bl & 7th St stop near National City in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between National City and Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from National City to Rancho Santa Fe?

    The ride from National City to Rancho Santa Fe costs $0.00.

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