How to get from Descanso to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train?

By bus, cable car and train

To get from Descanso to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Old Town Transit Center station to Carlsbad Village Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

231min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Walk to Carlsbad
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    230 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlsbad
    Walk to
    Carlsbad
    2.26 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, cable car and train via 888, ORANGE and COASTER

To get from Descanso to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Village Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

231min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Train - COASTER
Walk to Carlsbad
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlsbad
    Walk to
    Carlsbad
    2.26 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Descanso to Carlsbad

The distance between Descanso, San Diego and Carlsbad, San Diego is approximately 79.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Descanso to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carlsbad, San Diego

Carlsbad is located at Carlsbad, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Avenida De Anita & Avenida De Louisa.

Bus stations close to Carlsbad:

  • Avenida De Anita & Avenida De Louisa
  • El Camino Real & Marron Rd
  • Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, cable car and train via 888, ORANGE and COASTER

To get from Descanso to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Village Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

231min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Train - COASTER
Walk to Carlsbad
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlsbad
    Walk to
    Carlsbad
    2.26 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Descanso to Carlsbad?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line GREEN, Bus line COASTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Descanso to Carlsbad?

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line COASTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Descanso and Carlsbad in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Descanso to Carlsbad in San Diego?

    The 888 bus line goes from El Cajon station near Descanso to El Cajon Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one train line till El Cajon Transit Center station near Carlsbad in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Descanso to Carlsbad in San Diego by bus, cable car and train?

    The total travel time between Descanso and Carlsbad in San Diego by bus, cable car and train is about 3 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Descanso to get to Carlsbad in San Diego?

    Get on the 888 bus from the El Cajon stop near Descanso in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Descanso and Carlsbad in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the El Cajon Transit Center station, which is closest to Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus, cable car and train fare from Descanso to Carlsbad?

    The ride from Descanso to Carlsbad costs $0.00.

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