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

By bus and cable car

To get from Chula Vista to Imperial Beach in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from E Street Station station to Palm Avenue Station station. Next, take the 933 bus from Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn) station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

38min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 933
933
Leaves from E Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75007
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn)
    ID 60149
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 933933
    Wait for bus
    933
    Seacoast
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Chula Vista to Imperial Beach in San Diego, take the 932 bus from E Street Transit Center station to Hollister St & Palm Av station. Next, take the 933 bus from Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn) station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

51min$0.00
Bus - 932
932
Bus - 933
933
Leaves from E Street Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chula Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 932932
    Wait for bus
    932
    Iris Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister St & Palm Av
    ID 60236
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn)
    ID 60149
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 933933
    Wait for bus
    933
    Seacoast
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chula Vista to Imperial Beach

The distance between Chula Vista, San Diego and Imperial Beach, San Diego is approximately 8.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista

Chula Vista is located at Chula Vista, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is E Street Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Chula Vista:

  • E Street Transit Center
  • Woodlawn Av & E St
  • Woodlawn Av & F St

Cable Car stations close to Chula Vista:

  • E Street Station
  • H Street Station

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:

  • 9th St & Elm Av
  • Imperial Beach Bl & Connecticut St
  • Imperial Beach Bl & 13th St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

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

By bus

To get from Chula Vista to Imperial Beach in San Diego, take the 932 bus from E Street Transit Center station to Hollister St & Palm Av station. Next, take the 933 bus from Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn) station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

51min$0.00
Bus - 932
932
Bus - 933
933
Leaves from E Street Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chula Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 932932
    Wait for bus
    932
    Iris Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister St & Palm Av
    ID 60236
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn)
    ID 60149
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 933933
    Wait for bus
    933
    Seacoast
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 933.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 932, Bus line 933.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Chula Vista and Imperial Beach in San Diego?

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

  • Which cable car line goes from Chula Vista to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from E Street Station station near Chula Vista to San Ysidro station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Ysidro station near Imperial Beach in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Chula Vista and Imperial Beach in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Chula Vista to get to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the E Street Station station near Chula Vista in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Chula Vista and Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the San Ysidro stop, which is closest to Imperial Beach in San Diego.

  • When is the first cable car from Chula Vista to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    The first cable car from Chula Vista to Imperial Beach in San Diego is San Ysidro - UTC. It leaves the E Street Station station at 9:30 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from Chula Vista to Imperial Beach?

    The ride from Chula Vista to Imperial Beach costs $0.00.

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