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How to get from San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from San Ysidro Station station to Iris Avenue Station station. Next, take the 901 bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

29min$0.00
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Imperial Beach
Leaves from San Ysidro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    San Ysidro Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    America Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Iris Avenue Station
    ID 75004
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Iris Avenue Transit Center
    ID 91019
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Imperial Beach
    Walk to
    Imperial Beach
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via BLUE and 933

To get from San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from San Ysidro 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
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 933
933
Leaves from San Ysidro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    San Ysidro Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75006
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn)
    ID 60149
    210 yd • 3 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 San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach

The distance between San Ysidro Station, San Diego and Imperial Beach, San Diego is approximately 6.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Ysidro Station 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 San Ysidro Station

San Ysidro Station is located at San Ysidro Station, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is San Ysidro Transit Center.

Bus stations close to San Ysidro Station:

  • San Ysidro Transit Center
  • San Ysidro Bus Terminal
  • San Ysidro Arrival: Usa-Mexico Border

Cable Car stations close to San Ysidro Station:

  • Beyer Blvd 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:

  • Imperial Beach Bl & 11th St
  • Imperial Beach Bl & Florida St
  • 9th St & Elm Av

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

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

Alternative route by bus and cable car via BLUE and 933

To get from San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from San Ysidro 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
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 933
933
Leaves from San Ysidro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    San Ysidro Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75006
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn)
    ID 60149
    210 yd • 3 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 San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 933.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Ysidro Station 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 29 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from America Plaza station near San Ysidro Station to Iris Avenue Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Iris Avenue Station station near Imperial Beach in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between San Ysidro Station and Imperial Beach in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 29 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the America Plaza station near San Ysidro Station in San Diego.

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

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

  • When is the last cable car from San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach in San Diego?

    The last cable car from San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach in San Diego is the San Ysidro - UTC line. It leaves the San Ysidro Station station at 3:49 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach?

    The ride from San Ysidro Station to Imperial Beach costs $0.00.

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