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How to get to Downtown San Diego by bus or cable car?

Directions to Downtown San Diego station with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown San Diego

    BusBus: 120, 215, 235, 929, 2.Cable CarCable Car: BLUE, ORANGE, SILVER.

How to get to Downtown San Diego station by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stops near Downtown San Diego

  • Broadway & 3rd Av, 3 min walk,
  • Broadway & 4th Av, 3 min walk,
  • Broadway & 2nd Av, 4 min walk,
  • 4th Av & G St, 4 min walk,
  • 4th Ave & C St, 5 min walk,
  • 1st Av & Broadway, 5 min walk,

Cable Car station near Downtown San Diego

  • Civic Center Station, 5 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown San Diego station

  • 2, Downtown San Diego - 30th & Adams,
  • 7, Downtown San Diego - University/College,
  • 110, Mira Mesa - Downtown via Hwy 163,
  • 901, Iris Transit Center - Downtown,
  • 923, Downtown to Point Loma,
  • 929, Downtown - Iris Transit Center,
  • 992, Airport/Downtown Shuttle,
  • 215, Mid-City Rapid,
  • 225, Downtown - Otay Mesa TC,
  • 235, Downtown - Escondido Transit Center,
  • 910, Downtown - San Ysidro (OWL Service),
  • 280, Escondido,
  • 290, Rancho Bernardo Sta,
  • 3, Euclid Transit Center,
  • 120, Kearny Mesa,
  • 11, Sdsu,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown San Diego?

    The closest stations to Downtown San Diego are:

    • Broadway & 3rd Av is 153 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Broadway & 4th Av is 215 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Broadway & 2nd Av is 238 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 4th Av & G St is 240 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 4th Ave & C St is 316 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Civic Center Station is 327 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 1st Av & Broadway is 351 yards away, 5 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown San Diego?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown San Diego: 120, 215, 235, 929.

  • Which cable car line stops near Downtown San Diego?

    BLUE (America Plaza)

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Downtown San Diego?

    The nearest bus stations to Downtown San Diego are Broadway & 3rd Av and Broadway & 4th Av. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest cable car station to Downtown San Diego?

    The nearest cable car station to Downtown San Diego is Civic Center Station. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown San Diego?

    The 910 is the first bus that goes to Downtown San Diego. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown San Diego?

    The 910 is the last bus that goes to Downtown San Diego. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

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Public Transportation to Downtown San Diego

Wondering how to get to Downtown San Diego, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Downtown San Diego with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Downtown San Diego in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown San Diego? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Broadway & 3rd Av; Broadway & 4th Av; Broadway & 2nd Av; 4th Av & G St; 4th Ave & C St; Civic Center Station; 1st Av & Broadway.

Bus: 120, 215, 235, 929, 2, 7, 110, 901, 923, 225, 910, 3, 280, 290.Cable Car: BLUE, ORANGE, SILVER.

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Location: San Diego

Downtown San Diego
Downtown San DiegoDowntown San Diego is the central business district of San Diego, California, the eighth largest city in the United States. It houses the major local headquarters of the city, county, state, and federal governments. The area comprises seven districts: Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, Columbia, Marina, Cortez Hill, Little Italy, and Core. The downtown area is home of the San Diego Convention Center, the city's primary convention center. It is also home of the San Diego Symphony and the San Diego Opera, as well as several performing arts venues, such as Jacobs Music Center, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and the San Diego Civic Theatre. Downtown San Diego is located on San Diego Bay, which houses the USS Midway Museum and the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Balboa Park is a historic urban cultural park that borders the area. San Diego International Airport is located three miles (4.8 km; 2.6 nmi) northwest of downtown.
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Public transit lines with stations closest to Downtown San Diego

Bus lines with stations closest to Downtown San Diego

Cable Car lines with stations closest to Downtown San Diego