How to get from Lemon Grove to Descanso by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from Lemon Grove to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE cable car from Lemon Grove Depot 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 12 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

192min$0.00
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 894
894
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from Lemon Grove Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Lemon Grove
  • 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
    17 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 Lemon Grove to Descanso

The distance between Lemon Grove, San Diego and Descanso, San Diego is approximately 83.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove

Lemon Grove is located at Lemon Grove, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Lemon Grove Depot.

Cable Car stations close to Lemon Grove:

  • Lemon Grove Depot

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 Lemon Grove to Descanso?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 894, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Lemon Grove 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 12 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Lemon Grove to Descanso in San Diego?

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

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

    The total travel time between Lemon Grove and Descanso in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the El Cajon / Arnele station near Lemon Grove in San Diego.

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

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

  • How much is the cable car fare from Lemon Grove to Descanso?

    The ride from Lemon Grove to Descanso costs $0.00.

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