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

Valley Center to Lemon Grove - Bus Schedule

The 388 bus from Valley Center to Lemon Grove runs from 6:49 AM to 9:51 PM, with departures every 1 hr-2 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 34 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Valley Center to Lemon Grove by bus and cable car

To get from Valley Center to Lemon Grove in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 388 bus from Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the ORANGE cable car from City College Station station to Lemon Grove Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and cable car schedule from Valley Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Lemon Grove on the Moovit app.

154min$2.50
Bus - 388
388
Bus - 235
235
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to Lemon Grove
Leaves from Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Valley Center
  • 2
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 99342
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75091
    70 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
    Lemon Grove Depot
    ID 75038
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lemon Grove
    Walk to
    Lemon Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Valley Center to Lemon Grove

The distance between Valley Center, San Diego and Lemon Grove, San Diego is approximately 59.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Valley Center 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.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from Valley Center to Lemon Grove

To check the bus and cable car schedule from Valley Center to Lemon Grove using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Valley Center) and destination (Lemon Grove), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and cable car, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and cable car schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 388, Bus line 235, Cable Car line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Valley Center and Lemon Grove in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

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

    The 388 bus line goes from Escondido Transit Center station near Valley Center to Escondido Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line till Escondido Transit Center station near Lemon Grove in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between Valley Center and Lemon Grove in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 388 bus from the Escondido Transit Center stop near Valley Center in San Diego.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and cable car fare from Valley Center to Lemon Grove?

    The ride from Valley Center to Lemon Grove costs $2.50.

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