How to get from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City by bus, cable car and train?

From El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City by bus, cable car and train

To get from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 309 bus from El Camino Real & Fire Mountain Dr station to Encinitas Station Park And Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from America Plaza Station station to 8th Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to National City on the Moovit app.

159min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 309
309
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to National City
Leaves from El Camino Real & Fire Mountain Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & Fire Mountain Dr
    ID 21060
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Encinitas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Station Park And Ride
    ID 22170
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Encinitas Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    8th Street Station
    ID 75017
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to National City
    Walk to
    National City
    East 8th Street
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City by cable car, light rail and train

To get from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one cable car line: take the SPRINTER light rail from El Camino Real Station station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from Old Town Station station to 8th Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus, cable car and train schedule from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to National City on the Moovit app.

139min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to National City
Leaves from El Camino Real Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    El Camino Real Station
    ID 27030
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    8th Street Station
    ID 75017
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to National City
    Walk to
    National City
    East 8th Street
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City

The distance between El Camino Real & Skyline Dr and National City is approximately 52.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in National City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Camino Real & Skyline Dr) and destination (National City), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, cable car and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, cable car and train, 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, cable car and train schedules.

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From El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City by cable car, light rail and train

To get from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one cable car line: take the SPRINTER light rail from El Camino Real Station station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from Old Town Station station to 8th Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus, cable car and train schedule from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to National City on the Moovit app.

139min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to National City
Leaves from El Camino Real Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    El Camino Real Station
    ID 27030
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    8th Street Station
    ID 75017
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to National City
    Walk to
    National City
    East 8th Street
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 309, Train line COASTER, Cable Car line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Cable Car line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Camino Real & Skyline Dr and National City?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City?

    The 309 bus line goes from El Camino Real & Fire Mountain Dr station near El Camino Real & Skyline Dr in Oceanside to Encinitas station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one cable car line till Encinitas station near National City.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City by bus, train and cable car?

    The total travel time between El Camino Real & Skyline Dr and National City by bus, train and cable car is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to get to National City?

    Get on the 309 bus from the El Camino Real & Fire Mountain Dr stop near El Camino Real & Skyline Dr in Oceanside.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Camino Real & Skyline Dr and National City?

    Get off the bus at the Encinitas station, which is closest to National City.

  • How much is the total bus, train and cable car fare from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City?

    The ride from El Camino Real & Skyline Dr to National City costs $9.00.

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