How to get from Descanso to Lemon Grove by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from Descanso to Lemon Grove in San Diego, take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to Lemon Grove Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

80min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 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 Lemon Grove Depot
    Ride to cable car station
    Lemon Grove Depot
    ID 75039
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 888, GREEN and 856

To get from Descanso to Lemon Grove in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 856 bus from Sdsu Transit Center station to Main St & Broadway (Lemon Grove Depot) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

107min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 856
856
Walk to Lemon Grove
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 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
    Sdsu Station
    ID 75062
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sdsu Transit Center
    ID 99096
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 856856
    Wait for bus
    856
    Cuyamaca College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Broadway (Lemon Grove Depot)
    ID 10313
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lemon Grove
    Walk to
    Lemon Grove
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Descanso to Lemon Grove

The distance between Descanso, San Diego and Lemon Grove, San Diego is approximately 32.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Descanso to Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove, San Diego

Lemon Grove is located at Lemon Grove, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Lemon Grove Depot.

Bus stations close to Lemon Grove:

  • Broadway & Grove St
  • Main St & Broadway (Lemon Grove Depot)
  • Broadway & Main St (Lemon Grove Depot)

Cable Car stations close to Lemon Grove:

  • Lemon Grove Depot
  • Massachusetts Ave Station
  • Spring Street Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 888, GREEN and 856

To get from Descanso to Lemon Grove in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 856 bus from Sdsu Transit Center station to Main St & Broadway (Lemon Grove Depot) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

107min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 856
856
Walk to Lemon Grove
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 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
    Sdsu Station
    ID 75062
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sdsu Transit Center
    ID 99096
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 856856
    Wait for bus
    856
    Cuyamaca College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Broadway (Lemon Grove Depot)
    ID 10313
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lemon Grove
    Walk to
    Lemon Grove
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Descanso to Lemon Grove?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line ORANGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Descanso to Lemon Grove?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 856.

  • Is there a direct bus between Descanso and Lemon Grove 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 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Descanso to Lemon Grove in San Diego?

    The 888 bus line goes from El Cajon station near Descanso to El Cajon Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till El Cajon Transit Center station near Lemon Grove in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Descanso to Lemon Grove in San Diego by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between Descanso and Lemon Grove in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Descanso to get to Lemon Grove in San Diego?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Descanso and Lemon Grove in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the El Cajon Transit Center station, which is closest to Lemon Grove in San Diego.

  • How much is the bus fare from Descanso to Lemon Grove?

    The ride from Descanso to Lemon Grove costs $0.00.

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