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How to get from Chula Vista to Alpine by bus and cable car?

From Chula Vista to Alpine by bus and cable car

To get from Chula Vista to Alpine in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from E Street Station station to 12th & Imperial Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the 888 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Willows Rd & 4058 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

117min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from E Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75012
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon / Arnele
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    Jacumba
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Willows Rd & 4058
    Ride to bus station
    Willows Rd & 4058
    ID 40944
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chula Vista to Alpine by bus and cable car via BLUE, GREEN and 888

To get from Chula Vista to Alpine in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from E Street Station station to 12th & Imperial Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 888 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Willows Rd & 4058 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

132min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from E Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75012
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    Jacumba
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Willows Rd & 4058
    Ride to bus station
    Willows Rd & 4058
    ID 40944
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chula Vista to Alpine

The distance between Chula Vista, San Diego and Alpine, San Diego is approximately 38.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chula Vista to Alpine by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chula Vista

Chula Vista is located at Chula Vista, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is E Street Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Chula Vista:

  • E Street Transit Center
  • Woodlawn Av & E St
  • Woodlawn Av & F St

Cable Car stations close to Chula Vista:

  • E Street Station
  • H Street Station

Public transit stations close to Alpine, San Diego

Alpine is located at Alpine, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Willows Rd & 4058.

Bus stations close to Alpine:

  • Willows Rd & 4058
  • Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)
  • Willows Rd & Viejas Grade Rd

Alternative route from Chula Vista to Alpine by bus and cable car via BLUE, GREEN and 888

To get from Chula Vista to Alpine in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from E Street Station station to 12th & Imperial Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 888 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Willows Rd & 4058 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

132min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from E Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75012
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    Jacumba
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Willows Rd & 4058
    Ride to bus station
    Willows Rd & 4058
    ID 40944
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Alpine?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chula Vista to Alpine?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Chula Vista and Alpine in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Chula Vista to Alpine in San Diego?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from E Street Station station near Chula Vista to Utc station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line till Utc station near Alpine in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Chula Vista to Alpine in San Diego by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between Chula Vista and Alpine in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Chula Vista to get to Alpine in San Diego?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the E Street Station station near Chula Vista in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Chula Vista and Alpine in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the Utc stop, which is closest to Alpine in San Diego.

  • How much is the total cable car and bus fare from Chula Vista to Alpine?

    The ride from Chula Vista to Alpine costs $0.00.

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