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How to get from Imperial Beach to Solana Beach by bus, cable car and train?

From Imperial Beach to Solana Beach by bus, cable car and train

To get from Imperial Beach to Solana Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to 12th & Imperial Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Old Town Transit Center station to Solana Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

120min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Walk to Solana Beach
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91102
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Solana Beach
    Walk to
    Solana Beach
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Imperial Beach to Solana Beach by bus, cable car and train via 901, GREEN and COASTER

To get from Imperial Beach to Solana Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to 12th & Imperial Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Old Town Transit Center station to Solana Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

120min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Walk to Solana Beach
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91102
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Solana Beach
    Walk to
    Solana Beach
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Imperial Beach to Solana Beach

The distance between Imperial Beach, San Diego and Solana Beach, San Diego is approximately 42.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Imperial Beach to Solana Beach 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.

Public transit stations close to Imperial Beach

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

Public transit stations close to Solana Beach, San Diego

Solana Beach is located at Solana Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 101 & Cliff St.

Train stations close to Solana Beach:

  • Solana Beach
  • Solana Beach Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Solana Beach:

  • Hwy 101 & Cliff St
  • Hwy 101 & Solana Vista Dr
  • Hwy 101 & Solana Beach City Hall

Alternative route from Imperial Beach to Solana Beach by bus, cable car and train via 901, GREEN and COASTER

To get from Imperial Beach to Solana Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to 12th & Imperial Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Old Town Transit Center station to Solana Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

120min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Walk to Solana Beach
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91102
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Solana Beach
    Walk to
    Solana Beach
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line BLUE, Bus line COASTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line GREEN, Bus line COASTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station near Imperial Beach to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one train line till Downtown station near Solana Beach in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Imperial Beach and Solana Beach in San Diego by bus, cable car and train is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St stop near Imperial Beach in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown station, which is closest to Solana Beach in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus, cable car and train fare from Imperial Beach to Solana Beach?

    The ride from Imperial Beach to Solana Beach costs $0.00.

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