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How to get from Alpine to La Mesa by bus and cable car?
From Alpine to La Mesa by bus and cable car
To get from Alpine to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 838 bus from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center) station to Camino Canada & Walmart station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 864 bus and finally take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to La Mesa Blvd Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
97min$0.00
838
864
ORANGE
Leaves from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationAlpine - 2838Wait for bus838East County Sq
- 3
Ride to bus stationCamino Canada & WalmartID 4115835 min - 4864Wait for bus864El Cajon Transit Ctr
- 5Ride to bus stationEl Cajon Transit CenterID 9220930 min
- 6Walk to cable car stationEl Cajon StationID 75027240 yd • 3 min
- 7ORANGEWait for cable carORANGECourthouse
- 8Ride to cable car stationLa Mesa Blvd StationID 750359 min
- 9Walk toLa Mesa270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Alpine to La Mesa by bus and cable car via 838, 864 and GREEN
To get from Alpine to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 838 bus from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center) station to Camino Canada & Walmart station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 864 bus and finally take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to 70th Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
122min$0.00
838
864
GREENLeaves from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationAlpine
- 2838Wait for bus838East County Sq
- 3Ride to bus stationCamino Canada & WalmartID 4115835 min
- 4864Wait for bus864El Cajon Transit Ctr
- 5Ride to bus stationEl Cajon Transit CenterID 9220930 min
- 6Walk to cable car stationEl Cajon StationID 75026160 yd • 2 min
- 7GREENWait for cable carGREEN12th & Imperial
- 8Ride to cable car station70th Street StationID 7503310 min
- 9Walk toLa Mesa1.51 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Alpine to La Mesa
The distance between Alpine, San Diego and La Mesa, San Diego is approximately 24.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alpine 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 Alpine
Alpine is located at Alpine, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center).
Bus stations close to Alpine:
- Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)
- Willows Rd & Hillcrest Dr
- Willows Rd & Willowside Ter
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 Allison Av & Pine St.
Bus stations close to La Mesa:
- Allison Av & Pine St
- La Mesa Bl & Grant Av
- Allison Av & Palm Av
Cable Car stations close to La Mesa:
- La Mesa Blvd Station
- Spring Street Station
- Grossmont Station
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- Imperial Beach to La Mesa
- Lemon Grove to La Mesa
- Oceanside to La Mesa
- Spring Valley to La Mesa
- Escondido Transit Center to La Mesa
- Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa
- Broadway & Park Bl to La Mesa
- 12th & Imperial Transit Center to La Mesa
- 12th & Imperial to La Mesa
- Fashion Valley Transit Center to La Mesa
- University Avenue Centerline Station (Northbound) to La Mesa
- Balboa Avenue Transit Center to La Mesa
- Alpine to Del Mar
- Alpine to Harbison Canyon
- Alpine to San Diego
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Alternative route from Alpine to La Mesa by bus and cable car via 838, 864 and GREEN
To get from Alpine to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 838 bus from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center) station to Camino Canada & Walmart station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 864 bus and finally take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to 70th Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
122min$0.00
838
864
GREENLeaves from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationAlpine
- 2838Wait for bus838East County Sq
- 3Ride to bus stationCamino Canada & WalmartID 4115835 min
- 4864Wait for bus864El Cajon Transit Ctr
- 5Ride to bus stationEl Cajon Transit CenterID 9220930 min
- 6Walk to cable car stationEl Cajon StationID 75026160 yd • 2 min
- 7GREENWait for cable carGREEN12th & Imperial
- 8Ride to cable car station70th Street StationID 7503310 min
- 9Walk toLa Mesa1.51 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Alpine to La Mesa?
The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 838, Bus line 864, Bus line ORANGE.
What is the alternative route to get from Alpine to La Mesa?
The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 838, Bus line 864, Bus line GREEN.
Is there a direct bus between Alpine 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 1 hr 37 min.
Which bus line goes from Alpine to La Mesa in San Diego?
The 838 bus line goes from East County Sq station near Alpine to Camino Canada & Walmart station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line till Camino Canada & Walmart station near La Mesa in San Diego
How long does it take to travel from Alpine to La Mesa in San Diego by bus and cable car?
The total travel time between Alpine and La Mesa in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 1 hr 37 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Alpine to get to La Mesa in San Diego?
Get on the 838 bus from the East County Sq stop near Alpine in San Diego.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alpine and La Mesa in San Diego?
Get off the bus at the Camino Canada & Walmart station, which is closest to La Mesa in San Diego.
How much is the total bus and cable car fare from Alpine to La Mesa?
The ride from Alpine to La Mesa costs $0.00.