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

Santee to Escondido - Cable Car Schedule

The COPPER cable car from Santee to Escondido runs from 4:57 AM to 11:12 PM, with departures every 15 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 38 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Santee to Escondido by bus and cable car

To get from Santee to Escondido in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the COPPER cable car from Santee Town Center Station station to El Cajon Station 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 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from Santee may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Escondido on the Moovit app.

158min$0.00
Cable Car - COPPERCOPPER
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Santee Town Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Santee
  • 2
    Cable Car - COPPERCOPPER
    Wait for cable car
    COPPER
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 77790
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    90 yd • 2 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
    78 min
  • 10
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santee to Escondido by bus and cable car via COPPER, ORANGE and 235

To get from Santee to Escondido in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the COPPER cable car from Santee Town Center Station station to El Cajon Station 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 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from Santee may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Escondido on the Moovit app.

158min$0.00
Cable Car - COPPERCOPPER
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Santee Town Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Santee
  • 2
    Cable Car - COPPERCOPPER
    Wait for cable car
    COPPER
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 77790
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    290 yd • 4 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
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santee to Escondido

The distance between Santee, San Diego and Escondido, San Diego is approximately 61.44 mi, which can typically be traveled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santee 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.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from Santee to Escondido

To check the bus and cable car schedule from Santee to Escondido using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santee) and destination (Escondido), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and cable car, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and cable car schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santee to Escondido by bus and cable car via COPPER, ORANGE and 235

To get from Santee to Escondido in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the COPPER cable car from Santee Town Center Station station to El Cajon Station 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 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from Santee may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Escondido on the Moovit app.

158min$0.00
Cable Car - COPPERCOPPER
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Santee Town Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Santee
  • 2
    Cable Car - COPPERCOPPER
    Wait for cable car
    COPPER
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 77790
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    290 yd • 4 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
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Cable Car line COPPER, Cable Car line GREEN, Bus line 235.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Cable Car line COPPER, Cable Car line ORANGE, Bus line 235.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Santee and Escondido in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Santee to Escondido in San Diego?

    The COPPER cable car line goes from El Cajon Station near Santee to El Cajon Station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line till El Cajon Station near Escondido in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between Santee and Escondido in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Santee to get to Escondido in San Diego?

    Get on the COPPER cable car from the El Cajon Station near Santee in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when traveling between Santee and Escondido in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the El Cajon Station, which is closest to Escondido in San Diego.

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

    The ride from Santee to Escondido costs $0.00.

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