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

By bus and cable car

To get from Alpine to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 cable car lines: take the 888 bus from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the BLUE cable car from 12th & Imperial Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

114min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alpine
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    35 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
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Alpine to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 cable car lines: take the 888 bus from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the BLUE cable car from 12th & Imperial Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

129min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alpine
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    35 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
    12th & Imperial
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alpine to Chula Vista

The distance between Alpine, San Diego and Chula Vista, San Diego is approximately 39.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alpine to Chula Vista 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 Alpine

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 & Hillcrest Dr
  • Willows Rd & Willowside Ter

Public transit stations close to Chula Vista, San Diego

Chula Vista is located at Chula Vista, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is 24th Street Station.

Bus stations close to Chula Vista:

  • F St & Woodlawn Av
  • E St & Broadway
  • E St & Ash Av

Cable Car stations close to Chula Vista:

  • 24th Street Station
  • H Street Station
  • E Street Station

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

To get from Alpine to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 cable car lines: take the 888 bus from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the BLUE cable car from 12th & Imperial Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

129min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alpine
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    35 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
    12th & Imperial
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line GREEN, Bus line BLUE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 cable car lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

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

    The 888 bus line goes from El Cajon station near Alpine to El Cajon Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 cable car lines till El Cajon Transit Center station near Chula Vista in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Alpine and Chula Vista in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Alpine to Chula Vista?

    The ride from Alpine to Chula Vista costs $0.00.

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