How to get from Imperial Beach to Alpine by bus and cable car?

From Imperial Beach to Alpine by bus and cable car

To get from Imperial Beach to Alpine in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car 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 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 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

162min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
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
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    60 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 Imperial Beach to Alpine by bus and cable car via 901, GREEN and 888

To get from Imperial Beach to Alpine in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car 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 888 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Willows Rd & 4058 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

162min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
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
    56 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
    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 Imperial Beach to Alpine
The distance between Imperial Beach, San Diego and Alpine, San Diego is approximately 47.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Imperial Beach 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 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 Alpine, San Diego

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

Bus stations close to Alpine:

  • Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)
  • Willows Rd & 4058
  • Willows Rd & Hillcrest Dr
Related Routes

Alternative route from Imperial Beach to Alpine by bus and cable car via 901, GREEN and 888

To get from Imperial Beach to Alpine in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car 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 888 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Willows Rd & 4058 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

162min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
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
    56 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
    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 Imperial Beach to Alpine?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 888.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Imperial Beach to Alpine 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 bus line and one cable car line till Downtown station near Alpine in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Imperial Beach and Alpine in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Alpine in San Diego.

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

    The ride from Imperial Beach to Alpine costs $0.00.

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