How to get from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City by bus and light rail?

From North Av & Melrose Dr to National City by bus and light rail

To get from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City in National City, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from Melrose Drive station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 929 bus from Broadway & 3rd Av station to 8th St & F Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

159min$0.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 929
929
Walk to National City
Leaves from Melrose Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Melrose Drive
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    34 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 & 4th Av
    ID 10841
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 3rd Av
    ID 10094
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & F Av
    ID 10228
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to National City
    Walk to
    National City
    East 8th Street
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From North Av & Melrose Dr to National City by bus, light rail and train

To get from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City in National City, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the SPRINTER light rail from Melrose Drive station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 929 bus from 1st Av & Broadway station to 8th St & F Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 929
929
Walk to National City
Leaves from Melrose Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Melrose Drive
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    21 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
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st Av & Broadway
    ID 12751
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & F Av
    ID 10228
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to National City
    Walk to
    National City
    East 8th Street
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City

The distance between North Av & Melrose Dr, National City and National City, National City is approximately 57.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in National City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to North Av & Melrose Dr

North Av & Melrose Dr is located at North Av & Melrose Dr, National City and the nearest public transit station is North Dr & East Dr.

Bus stations close to North Av & Melrose Dr:

  • North Dr & East Dr
  • Melrose Dr & W Los Angeles Dr
  • Los Angeles Dr & Georgia Ln

Public transit stations close to National City, National City

National City is located at East 8th Street, National City and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Fleet Station.

Bus stations close to National City:

  • Highland Av & 8th St
  • D Av & E 8th St
  • Highland Av & 4th St

Cable Car stations close to National City:

  • Pacific Fleet Station
  • 8th Street Station
  • 24th Street Station

Related Routes

From North Av & Melrose Dr to National City by bus, light rail and train

To get from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City in National City, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the SPRINTER light rail from Melrose Drive station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 929 bus from 1st Av & Broadway station to 8th St & F Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 929
929
Walk to National City
Leaves from Melrose Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Melrose Drive
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    21 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
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st Av & Broadway
    ID 12751
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & F Av
    ID 10228
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to National City
    Walk to
    National City
    East 8th Street
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 235, Bus line 929.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 929.

  • Is there a direct light rail between North Av & Melrose Dr and National City?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from Melrose Drive station near North Av & Melrose Dr in Vista to Escondido station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Escondido station near National City in National City.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between North Av & Melrose Dr in Vista and National City in National City by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near North Av & Melrose Dr to get to National City?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the Melrose Drive station near North Av & Melrose Dr in Vista.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between North Av & Melrose Dr and National City?

    Get off the light rail at the Escondido stop, which is closest to National City in National City.

  • How much is the light rail fare from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City?

    The ride from North Av & Melrose Dr to National City costs $0.00.

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