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

San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe - Cable Car Schedule

The BLUE cable car from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe runs from 4:32 AM to 11:17 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 38 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe by bus, cable car and train

To get from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe, 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 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 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Rancho Santa Fe on the Moovit app.

98min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 308
308
Walk to Rancho Santa Fe
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Civic Center Station
    ID 75087
    140 yd • 2 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
    14 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
    220 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
    19 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 34.71 mi, which can typically be traveled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rancho Santa Fe – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe

To check the bus, cable car 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, 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER, Bus line 308.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 38 min.

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

    The BLUE cable car line goes from Civic Center Station near San Diego in San Diego to Old Town Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Old Town Station near Rancho Santa Fe.

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

    The total travel time between San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe by cable car, train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the cable car when traveling between San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe?

    Get off the cable car at the Old Town Station, which is closest to Rancho Santa Fe.

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

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

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