How to get from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train?

From San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train

To get from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 308 bus from Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av station to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rancho Santa Fe on the Moovit app.

96min$9.00
Bus - 215
215
Train - COASTER
Bus - 308
308
Walk to Rancho Santa Fe
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 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
    Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av
    ID 20242
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle
    ID 20311
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Fe
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Fe
    Paseo Delicias
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train via 235, COASTER and 308

To get from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 235 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 308 bus from Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av station to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rancho Santa Fe on the Moovit app.

98min$9.00
Bus - 235
235
Train - COASTER
Bus - 308
308
Walk to Rancho Santa Fe
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 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
    Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av
    ID 20242
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle
    ID 20311
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Fe
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Fe
    Paseo Delicias
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe

The distance between San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe is approximately 34.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rancho Santa Fe – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe

To check the bus and train schedule from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego) and destination (Rancho Santa Fe), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train via 235, COASTER and 308

To get from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 235 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 308 bus from Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av station to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rancho Santa Fe on the Moovit app.

98min$9.00
Bus - 235
235
Train - COASTER
Bus - 308
308
Walk to Rancho Santa Fe
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 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
    Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av
    ID 20242
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle
    ID 20311
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Fe
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Fe
    Paseo Delicias
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 215, Train line COASTER, Bus line 308.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 235, Train line COASTER, Bus line 308.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

    The 215 bus line goes from Downtown station near San Diego in San Diego to India St & C St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till India St & C St station near Rancho Santa Fe.

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

    The total travel time between San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 215 bus from the Downtown stop near San Diego in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the India St & C St stop, which is closest to Rancho Santa Fe.

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

    The ride from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe costs $9.00.

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