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

By bus and cable car

To get from Harbison Canyon to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 838 bus from Old Hwy 80 & Labrador Ln 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 34 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

94min$0.00
Bus - 838
838
Bus - 864
864
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to La Mesa
Leaves from Old Hwy 80 & Labrador Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harbison Canyon
  • 2
    Bus - 838838
    Wait for bus
    838
    East County Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Canada & Walmart
    ID 41158
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 864864
    Wait for bus
    864
    El Cajon Transit Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 92209
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75035
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to La Mesa
    Walk to
    La Mesa
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 838, 864 and GREEN

To get from Harbison Canyon to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 838 bus from Old Hwy 80 & Labrador Ln 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 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

104min$0.00
Bus - 838
838
Bus - 864
864
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Walk to La Mesa
Leaves from Old Hwy 80 & Labrador Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harbison Canyon
  • 2
    Bus - 838838
    Wait for bus
    838
    East County Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Canada & Walmart
    ID 41158
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 864864
    Wait for bus
    864
    El Cajon Transit Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 92209
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    70th Street Station
    ID 75033
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to La Mesa
    Walk to
    La Mesa
    1.51 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harbison Canyon to La Mesa

The distance between Harbison Canyon, San Diego and La Mesa, San Diego is approximately 15.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harbison Canyon 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 Harbison Canyon

Harbison Canyon is located at Harbison Canyon, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Olde Hwy 80 & Marina Springs Ln.

Bus stations close to Harbison Canyon:

  • Olde Hwy 80 & Marina Springs Ln
  • Old Hwy 80 & Flinn Crest St

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 & Date Av.

Bus stations close to La Mesa:

  • Allison Av & Date Av
  • Allison Av & Spring St
  • Allison Av & Palm 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 838, 864 and GREEN

To get from Harbison Canyon to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 838 bus from Old Hwy 80 & Labrador Ln 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 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

104min$0.00
Bus - 838
838
Bus - 864
864
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Walk to La Mesa
Leaves from Old Hwy 80 & Labrador Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harbison Canyon
  • 2
    Bus - 838838
    Wait for bus
    838
    East County Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Canada & Walmart
    ID 41158
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 864864
    Wait for bus
    864
    El Cajon Transit Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 92209
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    70th Street Station
    ID 75033
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to La Mesa
    Walk to
    La Mesa
    1.51 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 838, Bus line 864, Bus line ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 838, Bus line 864, Bus line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harbison Canyon 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 34 min.

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

    The 838 bus line goes from East County Sq station near Harbison Canyon 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 Harbison Canyon to La Mesa in San Diego by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between Harbison Canyon and La Mesa in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 838 bus from the East County Sq stop near Harbison Canyon in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harbison Canyon 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 Harbison Canyon to La Mesa?

    The ride from Harbison Canyon to La Mesa costs $0.00.

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