How to get from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA by bus and light rail?

From Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA by bus and light rail

To get from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from Rancho Del Oro station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 13 bus from 43rd St & El Cajon Bl station to 18th St & L Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Rancho Del Oro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to National City, CA on the Moovit app.

164min$2.50
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 13
13
Walk to National City, CA
Leaves from Rancho Del Oro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Rancho Del Oro
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl
    ID 88919
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    43rd St & El Cajon Bl
    ID 89041
    760 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    24th St Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    18th St & L Av
    ID 99285
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to National City, CA
    Walk to
    National City, CA
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA by cable car, light rail and train

To get from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one cable car line: take the SPRINTER light rail from Rancho Del Oro 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 America Plaza Station station to 8th Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Rancho Del Oro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to National City, CA on the Moovit app.

138min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to National City, CA
Leaves from Rancho Del Oro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rancho Del Oro Station
    ID 27029
    10 yd • 1 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
    13 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 cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    170 yd • 3 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, CA
    Walk to
    National City, CA
    1.42 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA

The distance between Rancho Del Oro and National City, CA is approximately 57.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in National City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rancho Del Oro) and destination (National City, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

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From Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA by cable car, light rail and train

To get from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one cable car line: take the SPRINTER light rail from Rancho Del Oro 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 America Plaza Station station to 8th Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Rancho Del Oro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to National City, CA on the Moovit app.

138min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to National City, CA
Leaves from Rancho Del Oro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rancho Del Oro Station
    ID 27029
    10 yd • 1 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
    13 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 cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    170 yd • 3 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, CA
    Walk to
    National City, CA
    1.42 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Bus line 235, Bus line 13.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Cable Car line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Rancho Del Oro and National City, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from Escondido station near Rancho Del Oro in Oceanside to Escondido Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Escondido Transit Center station near National City, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Rancho Del Oro and National City, CA by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Rancho Del Oro to get to National City, CA?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the Escondido station near Rancho Del Oro in Oceanside.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Rancho Del Oro and National City, CA?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA?

    The ride from Rancho Del Oro to National City, CA costs $2.50.

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