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

From National City to Imperial Beach by bus and cable car

To get from National City to Imperial Beach in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from 8th Street Station station to Iris Avenue Station station. Next, take the 934 bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

52min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 934
934
Walk to Imperial Beach
Leaves from 8th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    8th Street Station
    ID 75017
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Iris Avenue Station
    ID 75005
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Iris Avenue Transit Center
    ID 89028
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 934934
    Wait for bus
    934
    Seacoast
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Imperial Beach
    Walk to
    Imperial Beach
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from National City to Imperial Beach by bus and cable car via 932, BLUE and 933

To get from National City to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 932 bus from W 8th St & Roosevelt Av station to 8th Street Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally 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 50 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

50min$0.00
Bus - 932
932
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 933
933
Leaves from W 8th St & Roosevelt Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    National City
  • 2
    Bus - 932932
    Wait for bus
    932
    8th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th Street Transit Center
    ID 70052
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    8th Street Station
    ID 75017
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75007
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn)
    ID 60149
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 933933
    Wait for bus
    933
    Seacoast
  • 9
    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 National City to Imperial Beach

The distance between National City, San Diego and Imperial Beach, San Diego is approximately 13.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from National City 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 National City

National City is located at National City, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is National City Bl & W 12th St (City Hall).

Bus stations close to National City:

  • National City Bl & W 12th St (City Hall)
  • National City Bl & W 12th St
  • National City Bl & 7th St

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 & 8th St
  • 13th St & Fern Av
  • 9th St & Ebony Av

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from National City to Imperial Beach by bus and cable car via 932, BLUE and 933

To get from National City to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 932 bus from W 8th St & Roosevelt Av station to 8th Street Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally 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 50 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

50min$0.00
Bus - 932
932
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 933
933
Leaves from W 8th St & Roosevelt Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    National City
  • 2
    Bus - 932932
    Wait for bus
    932
    8th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th Street Transit Center
    ID 70052
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    8th Street Station
    ID 75017
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75007
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn)
    ID 60149
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 933933
    Wait for bus
    933
    Seacoast
  • 9
    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 National City to Imperial Beach?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 934.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 932, Bus line BLUE, Bus line 933.

  • Is there a direct cable car between National City 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 52 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from National City to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from 8th Street Station station near National City 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 National City to Imperial Beach in San Diego by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between National City and Imperial Beach in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the 8th Street Station station near National City in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between National City 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 National City to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    The first cable car from National City to Imperial Beach in San Diego is San Ysidro - UTC. It leaves the 8th Street Station station at 5:16 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from National City to Imperial Beach?

    The ride from National City to Imperial Beach costs $0.00.

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