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

From La Mesa to Descanso by bus and cable car

To get from La Mesa to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE cable car from La Mesa Blvd Station station to El Cajon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 894 bus and finally take the 888 bus from Hwy 94 & Buckman Springs Rd station to Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

189min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 894
894
Bus - 888
888
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 75034
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon / Arnele
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 894894
    Wait for bus
    894
    Campo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buckman Springs Rd & Hwy 94
    ID 98102
    109 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 94 & Buckman Springs Rd
    ID 98078
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 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
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Mesa to Descanso

The distance between La Mesa, San Diego and Descanso, San Diego is approximately 81.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Mesa 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 La Mesa

La Mesa is located at La Mesa, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Allison Av & Spring St.

Bus stations close to La Mesa:

  • Allison Av & Spring St
  • Allison Av & Palm Av
  • University Av & Allison Av

Cable Car stations close to La Mesa:

  • La Mesa Blvd Station
  • Grossmont Station
  • Spring 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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 894, Bus line 888.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

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

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from La Mesa Blvd Station station near La Mesa to El Cajon / Arnele station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till El Cajon / Arnele station near Descanso in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between La Mesa and Descanso in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

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

    Get off the cable car at the El Cajon / Arnele stop, which is closest to Descanso in San Diego.

  • How much is the cable car fare from La Mesa to Descanso?

    The ride from La Mesa to Descanso costs $0.00.