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How to get from Santee to Descanso by bus and cable car?

From Santee to Descanso by bus and cable car

To get from Santee to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN cable car from Santee Town Center 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 13 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

193min$0.00
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 894
894
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from Santee Town Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Santee
  • 2
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    210 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 Santee to Descanso

The distance between Santee, San Diego and Descanso, San Diego is approximately 80.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santee 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 Santee

Santee is located at Santee, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Santee Town Center.

Bus stations close to Santee:

  • Santee Town Center
  • Mission Gorge Rd & 10152
  • Town Center Pkwy & Cuyamaca St

Cable Car stations close to Santee:

  • Arnele Avenue Station
  • Santee Town Center Station
  • Gillespie Field 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)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Descanso?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line GREEN, Bus line 894, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Santee 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 13 min.

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

    The GREEN cable car line goes from 12th & Imperial station near Santee 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 Santee to Descanso in San Diego by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between Santee and Descanso in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN cable car from the 12th & Imperial station near Santee in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Santee 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 Santee to Descanso?

    The ride from Santee to Descanso costs $0.00.

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