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, take the GREEN cable car from Mission San Diego 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 25 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

85min$0.00
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Mission San Diego Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Mission San Diego Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 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 - 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

From Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA by bus

To get from Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 14 bus from Ward Rd & Mission San Diego Trolley station to College Av & Lance St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 115 bus 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 56 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

176min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 14
14
Bus - 115
115
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Ward Rd & Mission San Diego Trolley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ward Rd & Mission San Diego Trolley
    ID 13397
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Baltimore & Lake Murray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Av & Lance St
    ID 11780
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Av & Camino Rico
    ID 12936
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    El Cajon Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 91072
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    130 yd • 2 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 Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA

The distance between Mission San Diego Station, Descanso and Descanso, CA, Descanso is approximately 35.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 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 Mission San Diego Station.

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:

  • Mission San Diego Station
  • Stadium 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)

Related Routes

From Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA by bus

To get from Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 14 bus from Ward Rd & Mission San Diego Trolley station to College Av & Lance St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 115 bus 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 56 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

176min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 14
14
Bus - 115
115
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Ward Rd & Mission San Diego Trolley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ward Rd & Mission San Diego Trolley
    ID 13397
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Baltimore & Lake Murray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Av & Lance St
    ID 11780
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Av & Camino Rico
    ID 12936
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    El Cajon Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 91072
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    130 yd • 2 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 Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line GREEN, Bus line 888.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mission San Diego Station to Descanso, CA?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 14, Bus line 115, 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 one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

    The GREEN cable car line goes from Santee station near Mission San Diego Station in San Diego to El Cajon Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cajon Station 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 1 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 Santee 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 Station 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.

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