How to get from Imperial Beach to Descanso by bus and cable car?

From Imperial Beach to Descanso by bus and cable car

To get from Imperial Beach to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to 12th & Imperial Transit Center 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 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from Imperial Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Descanso on the Moovit app.

177min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    210 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 Imperial Beach to Descanso by bus and cable car via 901, GREEN and 888

To get from Imperial Beach to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to 12th & Imperial Transit Center 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 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from Imperial Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Descanso on the Moovit app.

177min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    El Cajon
  • 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 Imperial Beach to Descanso

The distance between Imperial Beach, San Diego and Descanso, San Diego is approximately 56.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Imperial Beach 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.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from Imperial Beach to Descanso

To check the bus and cable car schedule from Imperial Beach to Descanso using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Imperial Beach) and destination (Descanso), 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

Alternative route from Imperial Beach to Descanso by bus and cable car via 901, GREEN and 888

To get from Imperial Beach to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to 12th & Imperial Transit Center 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 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from Imperial Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Descanso on the Moovit app.

177min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    El Cajon
  • 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 Imperial Beach to Descanso?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 901, Cable Car line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Imperial Beach to Descanso?

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 901, Cable Car line GREEN, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct bus between Imperial Beach and Descanso 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 57 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station near Imperial Beach to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line till Downtown station near Descanso in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between Imperial Beach and Descanso in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St stop near Imperial Beach in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Descanso in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and cable car fare from Imperial Beach to Descanso?

    The ride from Imperial Beach to Descanso costs $0.00.

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