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How to get from La Mesa to Boulevard by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from La Mesa to Boulevard in San Diego, take the ORANGE cable car from La Mesa Blvd Station station to El Cajon Station station. Next, take the 888 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

157min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from La Mesa Blvd Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75034
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon / Arnele
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    Jacumba
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber)
    ID 98066
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 852, GREEN and 888

To get from La Mesa to Boulevard in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 852 bus from Allison Av & Spring St station to Grossmont 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 Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber) 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 - 852
852
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from Allison Av & Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Allison Av & Spring St
    ID 10324
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 852852
    Wait for bus
    852
    Grossmont Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grossmont Transit Center
    ID 94055
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Grossmont Station
    ID 75030
    100 yd • 2 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
    7 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 Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber)
    ID 98066
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Mesa to Boulevard

The distance between La Mesa, San Diego and Boulevard, San Diego is approximately 78.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Mesa to Boulevard 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 La Mesa

La Mesa is located at La Mesa, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is University Av & Allison Av.

Bus stations close to La Mesa:

  • University Av & Allison Av
  • La Mesa Bl & Lee Av
  • La Mesa Bl & El Cajon Bl

Cable Car stations close to La Mesa:

  • Grossmont Station
  • Spring Street Station

Public transit stations close to Boulevard, San Diego

Boulevard is located at Boulevard, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Old Hwy 80 & 39718 (Mountain Top Market).

Bus stations close to Boulevard:

  • Old Hwy 80 & 39718 (Mountain Top Market)
  • Old Hwy 80 & 39710 (Sun Country Real Estate)
  • Old Hwy 80 & Hwy 94 (Boulevard Liqour)

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 852, GREEN and 888

To get from La Mesa to Boulevard in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 852 bus from Allison Av & Spring St station to Grossmont 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 Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber) 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 - 852
852
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from Allison Av & Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Allison Av & Spring St
    ID 10324
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 852852
    Wait for bus
    852
    Grossmont Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grossmont Transit Center
    ID 94055
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Grossmont Station
    ID 75030
    100 yd • 2 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
    7 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 Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber)
    ID 98066
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from La Mesa to Boulevard?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

  • What is the alternative route to get from La Mesa to Boulevard?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 852, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct cable car between La Mesa and Boulevard in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from La Mesa to Boulevard in San Diego?

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from La Mesa Blvd Station station near La Mesa to El Cajon / Arnele station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cajon / Arnele station near Boulevard in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from La Mesa to Boulevard in San Diego by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between La Mesa and Boulevard in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near La Mesa to get to Boulevard in San Diego?

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the La Mesa Blvd Station station near La Mesa in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between La Mesa and Boulevard in San Diego?

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

  • How much is the cable car fare from La Mesa to Boulevard?

    The ride from La Mesa to Boulevard costs $0.00.

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