Skip to main content

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

By bus and cable car

To get from Descanso to San Diego in San Diego, take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to Fifth Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

114min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to San Diego
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Fifth Avenue Station
    ID 75088
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Diego
    Walk to
    San Diego
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 888, GREEN and 235

To get from Descanso to San Diego in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 235 bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center station to Broadway & 5th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

120min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 235
235
Walk to San Diego
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
    ID 99589
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 5th Av
    ID 10097
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Diego
    Walk to
    San Diego
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in San Diego.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Descanso to San Diego

The distance between Descanso, San Diego and San Diego, San Diego is approximately 42.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Descanso to San Diego 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

San Diego is located at San Diego, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & 4th Av.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • Broadway & 4th Av
  • 4th Ave & C St
  • Broadway & 2nd Av

Cable Car stations close to San Diego:

  • Civic Center Station
  • Courthouse Station
  • Fifth Avenue Station

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 888, GREEN and 235

To get from Descanso to San Diego in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the 235 bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center station to Broadway & 5th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

120min$0.00
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 235
235
Walk to San Diego
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
    ID 99589
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 5th Av
    ID 10097
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Diego
    Walk to
    San Diego
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 888, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 235.

  • Is there a direct bus between Descanso and San Diego in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Descanso to San Diego in San Diego?

    The 888 bus line goes from El Cajon station near Descanso to El Cajon Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till El Cajon Transit Center station near San Diego in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Descanso and San Diego in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Descanso to get to San Diego in San Diego?

    Get on the 888 bus from the El Cajon stop near Descanso in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Descanso and San Diego in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the El Cajon Transit Center station, which is closest to San Diego in San Diego.

  • How much is the bus fare from Descanso to San Diego?

    The ride from Descanso to San Diego costs $0.00.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More