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How to get from Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car?

From Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car

To get from Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN cable car from Mission San Diego Station station to El Cajon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 894 bus and finally take the 888 bus from Hwy 94 & Buckman Springs Rd station to Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

205min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 894
894
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Mission San Diego Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Mission San Diego Station
    ID 75059
    20 yd • 1 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
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 894894
    Wait for bus
    894
    Campo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buckman Springs Rd & Hwy 94
    ID 98102
    109 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 94 & Buckman Springs Rd
    ID 98078
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)
    ID 98099
    45 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 Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA

The distance between Mission San Diego Station, Descanso and Descanso, CA, Descanso is approximately 86.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mission San Diego Station 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 Mission San Diego Station

Mission San Diego Station is located at Mission San Diego Station, Descanso and the nearest public transit station is Ward Rd & Mission San Diego Trolley.

Bus stations close to Mission San Diego Station:

  • Ward Rd & Mission San Diego Trolley
  • Camino Del Rio North & Ward Rd
  • Rancho Mission Rd & San Diego Mission Rd

Cable Car stations close to Mission San Diego Station:

  • Union Grantville Station
  • Stadium Station
  • Mission San Diego 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)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Bus line 894, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Mission San Diego Station and Descanso, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA?

    The GREEN cable car line goes from Mission San Diego Station station near Mission San Diego Station in San Diego to El Cajon station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till El Cajon station near Descanso, CA in Descanso.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between Mission San Diego Station in San Diego and Descanso, CA in Descanso by cable car and bus is about 3 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Mission San Diego Station to get to Descanso, CA?

    Get on the GREEN cable car from the Mission San Diego Station station near Mission San Diego Station in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Mission San Diego Station and Descanso, CA?

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

  • How much is the cable car fare from Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA?

    The ride from Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA costs $0.00.