How to get from Santee to Alpine by bus and cable car?

From Santee to Alpine by bus and cable car

To get from Santee to Alpine in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the COPPER cable car from Santee Town Center Station station to El Cajon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 864 bus and finally take the 838 bus from Camino Canada & Walmart station to Willows Rd & 4058 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

93min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - COPPERCOPPER
Bus - 864
864
Bus - 838
838
Leaves from Santee Town Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Santee Town Center Station
    ID 75020
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - COPPERCOPPER
    Wait for cable car
    COPPER
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 77790
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 92209
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 864864
    Wait for bus
    864
    East County Sq
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Canada & Walmart
    ID 41158
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 838838
    Wait for bus
    838
    Viejas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Willows Rd & 4058
    Ride to bus station
    Willows Rd & 4058
    ID 40944
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santee to Alpine

The distance between Santee, San Diego and Alpine, San Diego is approximately 23.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santee 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 Santee

Santee is located at Santee, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Santee Town Center.

Bus stations close to Santee:

  • Santee Town Center
  • Mission Gorge Rd & 10152
  • Town Center Pkwy & Cuyamaca St

Cable Car stations close to Santee:

  • Santee Town Center Station
  • Gillespie Field Station
  • Arnele 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 & Viejas Grade Rd.

Bus stations close to Alpine:

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Alpine?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Cable Car line COPPER, Bus line 864, Bus line 838.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

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

    The COPPER cable car line goes from Santee Town Center Station station near Santee to El Cajon station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till El Cajon station near Alpine in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Santee and Alpine in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the COPPER cable car from the Santee Town Center Station station near Santee in San Diego.

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

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

  • How much is the cable car fare from Santee to Alpine?

    The ride from Santee to Alpine costs $0.00.

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