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How to get from Imperial Beach to Escondido by bus?

By bus

To get from Imperial Beach to Escondido in San Diego, take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to 11th Av & F St station. Next, take the 235 bus from Broadway & Park Bl station to Escondido Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

137min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th Av & F St
    ID 12781
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 10109
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and cable car

To get from Imperial Beach to Escondido in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 227 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St station to Iris Avenue Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE 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 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

139min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 227
227
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St
    ID 60444
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 227227
    Wait for bus
    227
    Otay Mesa Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iris Avenue Transit Center
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Iris Avenue Station
    ID 75004
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    32 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
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Public transit directions from Imperial Beach to Escondido

The distance between Imperial Beach, San Diego and Escondido, San Diego is approximately 53.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Imperial Beach to Escondido by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach is located at Imperial Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St.

Bus stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
  • 9th St & Ebony Av
  • Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Palm Avenue Station

Public transit stations close to Escondido, San Diego

Escondido is located at Escondido, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is 2nd Av & Broadway.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • 2nd Av & Broadway
  • Washington Av & 245
  • Escondido Bl & Washington Av

By bus and cable car

To get from Imperial Beach to Escondido in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 227 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St station to Iris Avenue Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE 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 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

139min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 227
227
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St
    ID 60444
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 227227
    Wait for bus
    227
    Otay Mesa Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iris Avenue Transit Center
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Iris Avenue Station
    ID 75004
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    32 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Imperial Beach to Escondido?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 235.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Imperial Beach to Escondido?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 227, Bus line BLUE, Bus line 235.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station near Imperial Beach to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown station near Escondido in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Imperial Beach to Escondido in San Diego by bus?

    The total travel time between Imperial Beach and Escondido in San Diego by bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St stop near Imperial Beach in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Escondido in San Diego.

  • How much is the bus fare from Imperial Beach to Escondido?

    The ride from Imperial Beach to Escondido costs $0.00.

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