How to get from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car?

San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA - Cable Car Schedule

The BLUE cable car from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 15 min-1 hr 15 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from Ucsd Health La Jolla Station station to Old Town Station 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 11 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Descanso, CA on the Moovit app.

131min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Ucsd Health La Jolla Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Ucsd Health La Jolla Station
    ID 77783
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    El Cajon
  • 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
    20 yd • 1 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
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA

The distance between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Descanso, CA is approximately 51.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) 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 (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA

To check the bus and cable car schedule from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego)) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Cable Car line GREEN, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Descanso, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from Ucsd Health La Jolla Station near San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) in San Diego to Old Town Station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line till Old Town Station near Descanso, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Descanso, CA by cable car and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to get to Descanso, CA?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the Ucsd Health La Jolla Station near San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Descanso, CA?

    Get off the cable car at the Old Town Station, which is closest to Descanso, CA.

  • How much is the total cable car and bus fare from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA?

    The ride from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Descanso, CA costs $0.00.

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