How to get from San Diego to Potrero by bus and cable car?

From San Diego to Potrero by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego to Potrero in San Diego, take the ORANGE cable car from Fifth Avenue Station station to El Cajon Station station. Next, take the 894 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

146min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 894
894
Leaves from Fifth Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Fifth Avenue Station
    ID 75089
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon / Arnele
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 894894
    Wait for bus
    894
    Campo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store
    ID 98113
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Diego to Potrero by bus and cable car via 120, GREEN and 894

To get from San Diego to Potrero in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 120 bus from 4th Ave & C St station to Fashion Valley Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 894 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

167min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 120
120
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 894
894
Leaves from 4th Ave & C St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave & C St
    ID 89025
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Fashion Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fashion Valley Transit Center
    ID 94044
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Fashion Valley Station
    ID 75047
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 894894
    Wait for bus
    894
    Campo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store
    ID 98113
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to Potrero

The distance between San Diego, San Diego and Potrero, San Diego is approximately 53.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego to Potrero 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 San Diego

San Diego is located at San Diego, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & 5th Av.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • Broadway & 5th Av
  • Broadway & 3rd Av
  • 4th Ave & C St

Cable Car stations close to San Diego:

  • Fifth Avenue Station
  • Courthouse Station
  • Civic Center Station

Public transit stations close to Potrero, San Diego

Potrero is located at Potrero, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store.

Bus stations close to Potrero:

  • Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store
  • Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Diego to Potrero by bus and cable car via 120, GREEN and 894

To get from San Diego to Potrero in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 120 bus from 4th Ave & C St station to Fashion Valley Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 894 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

167min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 120
120
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 894
894
Leaves from 4th Ave & C St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave & C St
    ID 89025
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Fashion Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fashion Valley Transit Center
    ID 94044
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Fashion Valley Station
    ID 75047
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 894894
    Wait for bus
    894
    Campo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store
    ID 98113
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Potrero?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 894.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego to Potrero?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 120, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 894.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Diego and Potrero in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Diego to Potrero in San Diego?

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from Fifth Avenue Station station near San Diego to El Cajon / Arnele station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cajon / Arnele station near Potrero in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between San Diego and Potrero in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near San Diego to get to Potrero in San Diego?

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the Fifth Avenue Station station near San Diego in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between San Diego and Potrero in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the El Cajon / Arnele stop, which is closest to Potrero in San Diego.

  • How much is the cable car fare from San Diego to Potrero?

    The ride from San Diego to Potrero costs $0.00.

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