How to get from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA by bus, cable car and train?

From Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA by bus, cable car and train

To get from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line: take the COASTER train from Encinitas Station station to Old Town 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 24 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

144min$0.00
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Encinitas Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Encinitas Station
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    40 yd • 1 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
    Ride to bus station
    Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    ID 98099
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Descanso, CA
    Walk to
    Descanso, CA
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA by bus, cable car and train via COASTER, ORANGE and 888

To get from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line: take the COASTER train from Encinitas Station station to Santa Fe Depot 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 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

204min$0.00
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Encinitas Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Encinitas Station
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    360 yd • 5 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
    Ride to bus station
    Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    ID 98099
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Descanso, CA
    Walk to
    Descanso, CA
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA
The distance between Encinitas Station, Descanso and Descanso, CA, Descanso is approximately 68.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Descanso – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Encinitas Station

Encinitas Station is located at Encinitas Station, Descanso and the nearest public transit station is Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av.

Bus stations close to Encinitas Station:

  • Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
  • Encinitas Station Park And Ride
  • Hwy 101 & A St
Public transit stations close to Descanso, CA, Descanso

Descanso, CA is located at Descanso, CA, Descanso and the nearest public transit station is Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store).

Bus stations close to Descanso, CA:

  • Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA by bus, cable car and train via COASTER, ORANGE and 888

To get from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line: take the COASTER train from Encinitas Station station to Santa Fe Depot 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 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

204min$0.00
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Encinitas Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Encinitas Station
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    360 yd • 5 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
    Ride to bus station
    Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    ID 98099
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Descanso, CA
    Walk to
    Descanso, CA
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line COASTER, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 888.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA?

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line COASTER, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct train between Encinitas Station and Descanso, CA?

    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 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA?

    The COASTER train line goes from San Diego station near Encinitas Station in San Diego to Old Town Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line till Old Town Transit Center station near Descanso, CA in Descanso.

  • How long does it take to travel from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA by train, cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between Encinitas Station in San Diego and Descanso, CA in Descanso by train, cable car and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Encinitas Station to get to Descanso, CA?

    Get on the COASTER train from the San Diego station near Encinitas Station in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Encinitas Station and Descanso, CA?

    Get off the train at the Old Town Transit Center stop, which is closest to Descanso, CA in Descanso.

  • How much is the total train, cable car and bus fare from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA?

    The ride from Encinitas Station to Descanso, CA costs $0.00.

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