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How to get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car?

From San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 7 bus from Park Bl & Presidents Way station to Park Bl & Broadway 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 19 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

139min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Park Bl & Presidents Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Presidents Way
    ID 12060
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Bl & Broadway
    ID 91107
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75091
    30 yd • 1 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
    46 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 San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car via 215, ORANGE and 888

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 215 bus from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way station to Park Bl & Broadway 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 21 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

141min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
    ID 12064
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Bl & Broadway
    ID 91107
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75091
    30 yd • 1 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
    46 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 San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA

The distance between San Diego (Balboa Park), Descanso and Descanso, CA, Descanso is approximately 43.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego (Balboa Park) 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.

Public transit stations close to San Diego (Balboa Park)

San Diego (Balboa Park) is located at San Diego (Balboa Park), Descanso and the nearest public transit station is Park Bl & Presidents Way.

Bus stations close to San Diego (Balboa Park):

  • Park Bl & Presidents Way
  • Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
  • Park Bl & Naval Hospital

Cable Car stations close to San Diego (Balboa Park):

  • City College Station
  • Fifth Avenue Station
  • Civic Center Station

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)

Alternative route from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car via 215, ORANGE and 888

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 215 bus from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way station to Park Bl & Broadway 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 21 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

141min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
    ID 12064
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Bl & Broadway
    ID 91107
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75091
    30 yd • 1 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
    46 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 San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Diego (Balboa Park) and Descanso, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA?

    The 7 bus line goes from Park Bl & Presidents Way station near San Diego (Balboa Park) in San Diego to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line till Downtown station near Descanso, CA in Descanso.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between San Diego (Balboa Park) in San Diego and Descanso, CA in Descanso by bus and cable car is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Diego (Balboa Park) to get to Descanso, CA?

    Get on the 7 bus from the Park Bl & Presidents Way stop near San Diego (Balboa Park) in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Diego (Balboa Park) and Descanso, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Descanso, CA in Descanso.

  • How much is the total bus and cable car fare from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA?

    The ride from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Descanso, CA costs $0.00.

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