How to get from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa by cable car?

By cable car

Take one direct cable car from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa in San Diego: take the ORANGE cable car from Courthouse Station station to La Mesa Blvd Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

50min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to La Mesa
Leaves from Courthouse Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon / Arnele
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75034
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to La Mesa
    Walk to
    La Mesa
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa in San Diego, take the 215 bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center station to El Cajon Bl & 43rd St station. Next, take the 1 bus from El Cajon Bl & 43rd St station to Allison Av & Date Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

71min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Bus - 1
1
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
    ID 99589
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Sdsu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & 43rd St
    ID 10609
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    La Mesa
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Allison Av & Date Av
    Ride to bus station
    Allison Av & Date Av
    ID 13410
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa
The distance between Santa Fe Depot, San Diego and La Mesa, San Diego is approximately 12.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa by 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 Santa Fe Depot

Santa Fe Depot is located at Santa Fe Depot, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Santa Fe Depot.

Train stations close to Santa Fe Depot:

  • Santa Fe Depot
  • San Diego

Bus stations close to Santa Fe Depot:

  • Broadway & Columbia St
  • Broadway & State St
  • Broadway & Union St

Cable Car stations close to Santa Fe Depot:

  • Santa Fe Depot
  • America Plaza 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 Blvd Station.

Bus stations close to La Mesa:

  • La Mesa Bl & Lee Av
  • Allison Av & Palm Av
  • La Mesa Bl & El Cajon Bl

Cable Car stations close to La Mesa:

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

By bus

To get from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa in San Diego, take the 215 bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center station to El Cajon Bl & 43rd St station. Next, take the 1 bus from El Cajon Bl & 43rd St station to Allison Av & Date Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

71min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Bus - 1
1
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
    ID 99589
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Sdsu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & 43rd St
    ID 10609
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    La Mesa
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Allison Av & Date Av
    Ride to bus station
    Allison Av & Date Av
    ID 13410
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Santa Fe Depot and La Mesa in San Diego?

    Yes, there is a direct cable car going from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa in San Diego in 50 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa in San Diego?

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from Courthouse Station station near Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon / Arnele station near La Mesa in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa in San Diego by cable car?

    The total travel time between Santa Fe Depot and La Mesa in San Diego by cable car is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Santa Fe Depot to get to La Mesa in San Diego?

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the Courthouse Station station near Santa Fe Depot in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Santa Fe Depot and La Mesa in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the El Cajon / Arnele station, which is closest to La Mesa in San Diego.

  • When is the last cable car from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa in San Diego?

    The last cable car from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa in San Diego is the El Cajon - Courthouse line. It leaves the Courthouse Station station at 4:45 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa?

    The ride from Santa Fe Depot to La Mesa costs $0.00.

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