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

From La Mesa to Del Mar by bus and cable car

To get from La Mesa to Del Mar in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE cable car from La Mesa Blvd Station station to 12th & Imperial Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the 101 bus from Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station to Camino Del Mar & 24th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and cable car schedule from La Mesa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Del Mar on the Moovit app.

128min$2.50
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Del Mar
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 75035
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    30 min
  • 4
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 5
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77778
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13058
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Del Mar & 24th St
    ID 21629
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Del Mar
    Walk to
    Del Mar
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From La Mesa to Del Mar by bus, cable car and train

To get from La Mesa to Del Mar in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE cable car from La Mesa Blvd Station station to Courthouse Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 101 bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St station to Camino Del Mar & 25th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and cable car schedule from La Mesa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Del Mar on the Moovit app.

113min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
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 75035
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Plaza St
    ID 21144
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    La Jolla Va / Utc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    ID 20899
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in San Diego.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from La Mesa to Del Mar

The distance between La Mesa, San Diego and Del Mar, San Diego is approximately 33.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Mesa to Del Mar 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 La Mesa to Del Mar

To check the bus and cable car schedule from La Mesa to Del Mar using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (La Mesa) and destination (Del Mar), 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.

Related Routes

From La Mesa to Del Mar by bus, cable car and train

To get from La Mesa to Del Mar in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE cable car from La Mesa Blvd Station station to Courthouse Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 101 bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St station to Camino Del Mar & 25th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and cable car schedule from La Mesa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Del Mar on the Moovit app.

113min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
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 75035
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Plaza St
    ID 21144
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    La Jolla Va / Utc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    ID 20899
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Cable Car line ORANGE, Cable Car line BLUE, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Cable Car line ORANGE, Train line COASTER, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

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

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from La Mesa Blvd Station station near La Mesa to Courthouse station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line till Courthouse station near Del Mar in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between La Mesa and Del Mar in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get off the cable car at the Courthouse stop, which is closest to Del Mar in San Diego.

  • How much is the total cable car and bus fare from La Mesa to Del Mar?

    The ride from La Mesa to Del Mar costs $2.50.

Popular Routes