How to get from Descanso to Imperial Beach by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from Descanso to Imperial Beach 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 901 bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

164min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 901
901
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
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 888, GREEN and 901

To get from Descanso to Imperial Beach 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 901 bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

164min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 901
901
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
    12th & Imperial
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Descanso to Imperial Beach

The distance between Descanso, San Diego and Imperial Beach, San Diego is approximately 55.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Descanso to Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach, San Diego

Imperial Beach is located at Imperial Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Iris Avenue Station.

Bus stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Imperial Beach Bl & 11th St
  • Imperial Beach Bl & Florida St
  • Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Iris Avenue Station
  • Palomar Street Station
  • Palm Avenue Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 888, GREEN and 901

To get from Descanso to Imperial Beach 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 901 bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

164min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 901
901
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
    12th & Imperial
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 901.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Descanso and Imperial Beach in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Descanso to Imperial Beach costs $0.00.

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