How to get from Solana Beach to Descanso by bus, cable car and train?

From Solana Beach to Descanso by bus, cable car and train

To get from Solana Beach to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station station to San Diego Old Town Transportation 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 59 min.

179min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from Solana Beach Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Solana Beach Amtrak Station
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    210 yd • 3 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
    39 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 Solana Beach to Descanso by bus, cable car and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, ORANGE and 888

To get from Solana Beach to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station station to San Diego 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 59 min.

179min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from Solana Beach Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Solana Beach Amtrak Station
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Diego
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    500 yd • 7 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
    51 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 Solana Beach to Descanso

The distance between Solana Beach, San Diego and Descanso, San Diego is approximately 64.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Solana Beach to Descanso by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Solana Beach

Solana Beach is located at Solana Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 101 & Plaza St.

Train stations close to Solana Beach:

  • Solana Beach
  • Solana Beach Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Solana Beach:

  • Hwy 101 & Plaza St
  • Plaza St & Highway 101
  • Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr

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 Solana Beach to Descanso by bus, cable car and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, ORANGE and 888

To get from Solana Beach to Descanso in San Diego, you’ll need to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station station to San Diego 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 59 min.

179min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Leaves from Solana Beach Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Solana Beach Amtrak Station
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Diego
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    500 yd • 7 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
    51 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 Solana Beach to Descanso?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 888.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct train between Solana Beach and Descanso in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Solana Beach to Descanso in San Diego?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Solana Beach Amtrak Station station near Solana Beach to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line till San Diego station near Descanso in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Solana Beach and Descanso in San Diego by train, cable car and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Solana Beach to get to Descanso in San Diego?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Solana Beach Amtrak Station station near Solana Beach in San Diego.

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

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