How to get from Oceanside to Descanso, CA by bus, cable car and train?

By bus, cable car and train

To get from Oceanside to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Oceanside station to San Diego Old Town Transportation 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 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Oceanside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oceanside
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    39 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 by bus, cable car and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, ORANGE and 888

To get from Oceanside to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Oceanside station to San Diego 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 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Oceanside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oceanside
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Diego
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    500 yd • 7 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
    51 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 Oceanside to Descanso, CA

The distance between Oceanside, Descanso and Descanso, CA, Descanso is approximately 79.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oceanside to Descanso, CA by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Descanso – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oceanside

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

Train stations close to Oceanside:

  • Oceanside Transit Center

Bus stations close to Oceanside:

  • Oceanside Transit Center
  • Oceanside Transportation Center
  • Coast Hwy & Topeka St

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, cable car and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, ORANGE and 888

To get from Oceanside to Descanso, CA in Descanso, you’ll need to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Oceanside station to San Diego 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 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 888
888
Walk to Descanso, CA
Leaves from Oceanside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oceanside
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Diego
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    500 yd • 7 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
    51 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 Oceanside to Descanso, CA?

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 888.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 888.

  • Is there a direct train between Oceanside and Descanso, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one cable car line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oceanside to Descanso, CA?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from San Diego station near Oceanside in Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line till San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station near Descanso, CA in Descanso.

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

    The total travel time between Oceanside in Oceanside and Descanso, CA in Descanso by train, cable car and bus is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oceanside to get to Descanso, CA?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the San Diego station near Oceanside in Oceanside.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oceanside and Descanso, CA?

    Get off the train at the San Diego Old Town Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Descanso, CA in Descanso.

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