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

From Imperial Beach to La Mesa by bus and cable car

To get from Imperial Beach to La Mesa in San Diego, take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to 12th & Imperial Transit Center station. Next, take the ORANGE cable car from 12th & Imperial Station station to La Mesa Blvd Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

85min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to La Mesa
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91102
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75034
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to La Mesa
    Walk to
    La Mesa
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Imperial Beach to La Mesa by bus and cable car via 227, BLUE and ORANGE

To get from Imperial Beach to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 cable car lines: take the 227 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St station to Iris Avenue Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the ORANGE cable car from 12th & Imperial Station station to La Mesa Blvd Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

87min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 227
227
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to La Mesa
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St
    ID 60444
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 227227
    Wait for bus
    227
    Otay Mesa Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iris Avenue Transit Center
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Iris Avenue Station
    ID 75004
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75034
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to La Mesa
    Walk to
    La Mesa
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in San Diego.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Imperial Beach to La Mesa

The distance between Imperial Beach, San Diego and La Mesa, San Diego is approximately 25.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach is located at Imperial Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Imperial Beach Bl & Connecticut St.

Bus stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Imperial Beach Bl & Connecticut St
  • Imperial Beach Bl & 11th St
  • Imperial Beach Bl & Florida St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Palm Avenue Station

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 Bl & University Av.

Bus stations close to La Mesa:

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

Cable Car stations close to La Mesa:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Imperial Beach to La Mesa by bus and cable car via 227, BLUE and ORANGE

To get from Imperial Beach to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 cable car lines: take the 227 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St station to Iris Avenue Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the ORANGE cable car from 12th & Imperial Station station to La Mesa Blvd Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

87min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 227
227
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to La Mesa
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St
    ID 60444
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 227227
    Wait for bus
    227
    Otay Mesa Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iris Avenue Transit Center
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Iris Avenue Station
    ID 75004
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75034
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to La Mesa
    Walk to
    La Mesa
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 227, Bus line BLUE, Bus line ORANGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station near Imperial Beach to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till Downtown station near La Mesa in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Imperial Beach and La Mesa in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St stop near Imperial Beach in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown station, which is closest to La Mesa in San Diego.

  • How much is the bus fare from Imperial Beach to La Mesa?

    The ride from Imperial Beach to La Mesa costs $0.00.