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How to get from Descanso to Escondido by bus and cable car?

From Descanso to Escondido by bus and cable car

To get from Descanso to Escondido in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the 235 bus from Broadway & Park Bl station to Escondido Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

199min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 10109
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Descanso to Escondido by bus and cable car via 888, GREEN and 235

To get from Descanso to Escondido in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 235 bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center station to Escondido Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

199min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
    ID 99589
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    79 min
  • 10
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Descanso to Escondido

The distance between Descanso, San Diego and Escondido, San Diego is approximately 79.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Descanso to Escondido by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Escondido, San Diego

Escondido is located at Escondido, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Quince St & Norlak Av.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • Quince St & Norlak Av
  • Broadway & Sherman Pl
  • Escondido Transit Center

Alternative route from Descanso to Escondido by bus and cable car via 888, GREEN and 235

To get from Descanso to Escondido in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 235 bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center station to Escondido Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

199min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
    ID 99589
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    79 min
  • 10
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Descanso to Escondido?

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 235.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Descanso to Escondido?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 235.

  • Is there a direct bus between Descanso and Escondido in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Descanso to Escondido in San Diego?

    The 888 bus line goes from El Cajon station near Descanso to El Cajon Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line till El Cajon Transit Center station near Escondido in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Descanso to Escondido in San Diego by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between Descanso and Escondido in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 3 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Descanso to get to Escondido in San Diego?

    Get on the 888 bus from the El Cajon stop near Descanso in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Descanso and Escondido in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the El Cajon Transit Center stop, which is closest to Escondido in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and cable car fare from Descanso to Escondido?

    The ride from Descanso to Escondido costs $0.00.

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