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Directions to Ucsd (San Diego) with public transportation

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How to get to Ucsd by bus?

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Bus stations near Ucsd in San Diego

  • N Torrey Pines Rd & Salk Institute Rd,7 min walk,
  • N Torrey Pines Rd & Ucsd Northpoint Drwy,8 min walk,
  • N Torrey Pines Rd & Scripps Clinic Drwy,9 min walk,

Cable Car stations near Ucsd in San Diego

  • Ucsd Central Campus Station,30 min walk,

Train stations near Ucsd in San Diego

  • Sorrento Valley Station,39 min walk,

Bus lines to Ucsd in San Diego

  • 101,Oceanside,
  • 985,Torrey Pines / Ucsd Central Campus,
  • 978,Coaster / Torrey Pines,
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Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Ucsd?

    The closest stations to Ucsd are:

    • N Torrey Pines Rd & Salk Institute Rd is 549 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • N Torrey Pines Rd & Ucsd Northpoint Drwy is 616 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • N Torrey Pines Rd & Scripps Clinic Drwy is 747 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Ucsd Central Campus Station is 2476 yards away, 30 min walk.
    • Sorrento Valley Station is 3319 yards away, 39 min walk.
  • Which bus line stops near Ucsd?

    101

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Ucsd in San Diego?

    The nearest bus stop to Ucsd in San Diego is N Torrey Pines Rd & Salk Institute Rd. It’s a 7 min walk away.

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

    The nearest cable car station to Ucsd in San Diego is Ucsd Central Campus Station. It’s a 30 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Ucsd in San Diego?

    The COASTER is the first train that goes to Ucsd in San Diego. It stops nearby at 8:10 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Ucsd in San Diego?

    The COASTER is the last train that goes to Ucsd in San Diego. It stops nearby at 12:09 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Ucsd in San Diego?

    The 101 is the first bus that goes to Ucsd in San Diego. It stops nearby at 6:03 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Ucsd in San Diego?

    The 101 is the last bus that goes to Ucsd in San Diego. It stops nearby at 10:11 PM.

  • What time is the first cable car to Ucsd in San Diego?

    The BLUE is the first cable car that goes to Ucsd in San Diego. It stops nearby at 5:07 AM.

  • What time is the last cable car to Ucsd in San Diego?

    The BLUE is the last cable car that goes to Ucsd in San Diego. It stops nearby at 12:24 AM.

  • How much is the cable car fare to Ucsd?

    The cable car fare to Ucsd costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the bus fare to Ucsd?

    The bus fare to Ucsd costs about $2.50.

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Public Transit to Ucsd in San Diego

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Ucsd Address: 10300 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037 street in San Diego

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