How to get from Boulevard to La Mesa by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from Boulevard to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 888 bus from Old Hwy 80 & 39550 (Post Office) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 852 bus from Grossmont Transit Center station to Allison Av & Date Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

181min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 852
852
Leaves from Old Hwy 80 & 39550 (Post Office)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boulevard
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    126 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
    Grossmont Station
    ID 75031
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grossmont Transit Center
    ID 94055
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 852852
    Wait for bus
    852
    University & 54th
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Allison Av & Date Av
    Ride to bus station
    Allison Av & Date Av
    ID 13410
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 888, ORANGE and 852

To get from Boulevard to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 888 bus from Old Hwy 80 & 39550 (Post Office) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the 852 bus from Grossmont Transit Center station to Allison Av & Date Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

181min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 852
852
Leaves from Old Hwy 80 & 39550 (Post Office)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boulevard
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    126 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
    Grossmont Station
    ID 75031
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grossmont Transit Center
    ID 94055
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 852852
    Wait for bus
    852
    University & 54th
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Allison Av & Date Av
    Ride to bus station
    Allison Av & Date Av
    ID 13410
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boulevard to La Mesa

The distance between Boulevard, San Diego and La Mesa, San Diego is approximately 83.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boulevard to La Mesa 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 Boulevard

Boulevard is located at Boulevard, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber).

Bus stations close to Boulevard:

  • Old Hwy 80 & 39605 (Boulevard Lumber)
  • Old Hwy 80 & 39710 (Sun Country Real Estate)
  • Old Hwy 80 & 39718 (Mountain Top Market)

Public transit stations close to La Mesa, San Diego

La Mesa is located at La Mesa, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is La Mesa Blvd Station.

Bus stations close to La Mesa:

  • Allison Av & Palm Av
  • Allison Av & Pine St
  • La Mesa Bl & Grant Av

Cable Car stations close to La Mesa:

  • La Mesa Blvd Station
  • Spring Street Station
  • Grossmont Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 888, ORANGE and 852

To get from Boulevard to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 888 bus from Old Hwy 80 & 39550 (Post Office) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the 852 bus from Grossmont Transit Center station to Allison Av & Date Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

181min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 852
852
Leaves from Old Hwy 80 & 39550 (Post Office)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boulevard
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    126 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
    Grossmont Station
    ID 75031
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grossmont Transit Center
    ID 94055
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 852852
    Wait for bus
    852
    University & 54th
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Allison Av & Date Av
    Ride to bus station
    Allison Av & Date Av
    ID 13410
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boulevard to La Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 852.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boulevard to La Mesa?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 852.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boulevard and La Mesa in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boulevard to La Mesa in San Diego?

    The 888 bus line goes from El Cajon station near Boulevard 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 La Mesa in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Boulevard to La Mesa in San Diego by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between Boulevard and La Mesa in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boulevard to get to La Mesa in San Diego?

    Get on the 888 bus from the El Cajon stop near Boulevard in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boulevard and La Mesa in San Diego?

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

  • How much is the total bus and cable car fare from Boulevard to La Mesa?

    The ride from Boulevard to La Mesa costs $0.00.

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