How to get from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Chula Vista by bus and cable car?

From San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Chula Vista by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 371 bus from Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the BLUE cable car from City College Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego Zoo Safari Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Chula Vista on the Moovit app.

146min$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 371
371
Bus - 235
235
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate
    ID 20526
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 99342
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75091
    80 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
    21 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 San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Chula Vista

The distance between San Diego Zoo Safari Park, San Diego and Chula Vista, San Diego is approximately 51.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego Zoo Safari Park 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.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Chula Vista

To check the bus and cable car schedule from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Chula Vista using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego Zoo Safari Park) and destination (Chula Vista), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and cable car, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and cable car schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Chula Vista?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 371, Bus line 235, Cable Car line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Chula Vista 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 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Chula Vista in San Diego?

    The 371 bus line goes from Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate station near San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Escondido Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line till Escondido Transit Center station near Chula Vista in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Chula Vista in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 371 bus from the Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate stop near San Diego Zoo Safari Park in San Diego.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and cable car fare from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Chula Vista?

    The ride from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to Chula Vista costs $5.00.

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