How to get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car?

From San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA in Descanso, take the GREEN cable car from Seaport Village Station station to El Cajon Station station. Next, 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 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Descanso, CA on the Moovit app.

117min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Seaport Village Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Seaport Village Station
    ID 75095
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    Jacumba
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    ID 98099
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Descanso, CA
    Walk to
    Descanso, CA
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car via ORANGE and 888

To get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA in Descanso, take the ORANGE cable car from Courthouse Station station to El Cajon Station station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Descanso, CA on the Moovit app.

136min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Courthouse Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    Jacumba
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    ID 98099
    54 min
  • 7
    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 San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA

The distance between San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) and Descanso, CA is approximately 45.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Descanso – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA

To check the bus and cable car schedule from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village)) and destination (Descanso, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and cable car, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and cable car schedules.

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Alternative route from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car via ORANGE and 888

To get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA in Descanso, take the ORANGE cable car from Courthouse Station station to El Cajon Station station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Descanso, CA on the Moovit app.

136min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Courthouse Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    Jacumba
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    ID 98099
    54 min
  • 7
    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 San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Bus line 888.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Cable Car line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) and Descanso, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA?

    The GREEN cable car line goes from Seaport Village Station near San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) in San Diego to El Cajon Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cajon Station near Descanso, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) and Descanso, CA by cable car and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to get to Descanso, CA?

    Get on the GREEN cable car from the Seaport Village Station near San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) and Descanso, CA?

    Get off the cable car at the El Cajon Station, which is closest to Descanso, CA.

  • How much is the cable car fare from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA?

    The ride from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Descanso, CA costs $0.00.

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