How to get from 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car?

From 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car

To get from 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 11 bus from 1st Av & Upas St station to Sdsu 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. The bus and cable car schedule from 1st Av & Thorn St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Descanso, CA on the Moovit app.

144min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from 1st Av & Upas St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st Av & Upas St
    ID 12414
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Sdsu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sdsu Transit Center
    ID 99094
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Sdsu Station
    ID 75063
    40 yd • 1 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
    16 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
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in San Diego.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA

The distance between 1st Av & Thorn St and Descanso, CA is approximately 41.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 1st Av & Thorn St 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 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA

To check the bus and cable car schedule from 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (1st Av & Thorn St) 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.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 11, Cable Car line GREEN, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct bus between 1st Av & Thorn St 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 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA?

    The 11 bus line goes from 1st Av & Upas St station near 1st Av & Thorn St in San Diego to Sdsu Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line till Sdsu Transit Center station near Descanso, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between 1st Av & Thorn St and Descanso, CA by bus and cable car is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 1st Av & Thorn St to get to Descanso, CA?

    Get on the 11 bus from the 1st Av & Upas St stop near 1st Av & Thorn St in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 1st Av & Thorn St and Descanso, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Sdsu Transit Center stop, which is closest to Descanso, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and cable car fare from 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA?

    The ride from 1st Av & Thorn St to Descanso, CA costs $0.00.

Popular Routes