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

From Chula Vista to Descanso by bus and cable car

To get from Chula Vista to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from E Street Station station to 12th & Imperial Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the 888 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

131min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from E Street Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75012
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon / Arnele
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    40 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 Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    Ride to bus station
    Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    ID 98099
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chula Vista to Descanso by bus and cable car via BLUE, GREEN and 888

To get from Chula Vista to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from E Street Station station to 12th & Imperial Station 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 Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

146min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from E Street Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75012
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial
    270 yd • 4 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
    55 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 Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    Ride to bus station
    Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    ID 98099
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chula Vista to Descanso
The distance between Chula Vista, San Diego and Descanso, San Diego is approximately 47.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chula Vista to Descanso 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 Chula Vista

Chula Vista is located at Chula Vista, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is E Street Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Chula Vista:

  • E Street Transit Center
  • Woodlawn Av & E St
  • Woodlawn Av & F St

Cable Car stations close to Chula Vista:

  • E Street Station
  • H Street Station
Public transit stations close to Descanso, San Diego

Descanso is located at Descanso, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store).

Bus stations close to Descanso:

  • Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Chula Vista to Descanso by bus and cable car via BLUE, GREEN and 888

To get from Chula Vista to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from E Street Station station to 12th & Imperial Station 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 Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

146min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from E Street Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75012
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial
    270 yd • 4 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
    55 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 Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    Ride to bus station
    Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    ID 98099
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Chula Vista and Descanso 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 11 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Chula Vista to Descanso in San Diego?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from E Street Station station near Chula Vista to Utc station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line till Utc station near Descanso in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Chula Vista and Descanso in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Chula Vista to get to Descanso in San Diego?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the E Street Station station near Chula Vista in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Chula Vista and Descanso in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the Utc stop, which is closest to Descanso in San Diego.

  • How much is the total cable car and bus fare from Chula Vista to Descanso?

    The ride from Chula Vista to Descanso costs $0.00.

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