How to get from Grossmont Station to Descanso, CA by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from Grossmont Station to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE cable car from Grossmont 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 6 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

186min$0.00
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 894
894
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Grossmont Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Grossmont Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon / Arnele
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    7 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
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via GREEN, 894 and 888

To get from Grossmont 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 Grossmont 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 11 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

191min$0.00
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 894
894
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Grossmont Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Grossmont 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
    7 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
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grossmont Station to Descanso, CA

The distance between Grossmont Station, Descanso and Descanso, CA, Descanso is approximately 79.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grossmont 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 Grossmont Station

Grossmont Station is located at Grossmont Station, Descanso and the nearest public transit station is Grossmont Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Grossmont Station:

  • Grossmont Transit Center
  • Grossmont Center Dr & Center Dr
  • Grossmont Center Dr & Healthcare Dr

Cable Car stations close to Grossmont Station:

  • Grossmont 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

Alternative route by bus and cable car via GREEN, 894 and 888

To get from Grossmont 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 Grossmont 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 11 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

191min$0.00
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 894
894
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Grossmont Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Grossmont 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
    7 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
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grossmont Station to Descanso, CA?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 894, Bus line 888.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grossmont Station to Descanso, CA?

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line GREEN, Bus line 894, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Grossmont 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 6 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Grossmont Station to Descanso, CA?

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from El Cajon / Arnele station near Grossmont Station in La Mesa to El Cajon Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till El Cajon Station station near Descanso, CA in Descanso.

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

    The total travel time between Grossmont Station in La Mesa and Descanso, CA in Descanso by cable car and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the El Cajon / Arnele station near Grossmont Station in La Mesa.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Grossmont 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 Grossmont Station to Descanso, CA?

    The ride from Grossmont Station to Descanso, CA costs $0.00.

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