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

From Alpine to San Diego by bus and cable car

To get from Alpine to San Diego in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 838 bus from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center) station to Camino Canada & Walmart station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 864 bus and finally take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to Fifth Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

134min$0.00
Bus - 838
838
Bus - 864
864
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to San Diego
Leaves from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alpine
  • 2
    Bus - 838838
    Wait for bus
    838
    East County Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Canada & Walmart
    ID 41158
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 864864
    Wait for bus
    864
    El Cajon Transit Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 92209
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Fifth Avenue Station
    ID 75088
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Diego
    Walk to
    San Diego
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alpine to San Diego by bus and cable car via 838, 864 and GREEN

To get from Alpine to San Diego in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 838 bus from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center) station to Camino Canada & Walmart station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 864 bus and finally take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to Santa Fe Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

142min$0.00
Bus - 838
838
Bus - 864
864
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Walk to San Diego
Leaves from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alpine
  • 2
    Bus - 838838
    Wait for bus
    838
    East County Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Canada & Walmart
    ID 41158
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 864864
    Wait for bus
    864
    El Cajon Transit Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 92209
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Diego
    Walk to
    San Diego
    0.63 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alpine to San Diego

The distance between Alpine, San Diego and San Diego, San Diego is approximately 36.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alpine 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 Alpine

Alpine is located at Alpine, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center).

Bus stations close to Alpine:

  • Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)
  • Willows Rd & Hillcrest Dr
  • Willows Rd & Willowside Ter

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 Fifth Avenue Station.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • 5th Av & C St
  • Broadway & 6th Av
  • Broadway & 3rd Av

Cable Car stations close to San Diego:

  • Fifth Avenue Station
  • Courthouse Station
  • Civic Center Station

Alternative route from Alpine to San Diego by bus and cable car via 838, 864 and GREEN

To get from Alpine to San Diego in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 838 bus from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center) station to Camino Canada & Walmart station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 864 bus and finally take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to Santa Fe Depot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

142min$0.00
Bus - 838
838
Bus - 864
864
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Walk to San Diego
Leaves from Willows Rd & 4058 (Health Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alpine
  • 2
    Bus - 838838
    Wait for bus
    838
    East County Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Canada & Walmart
    ID 41158
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 864864
    Wait for bus
    864
    El Cajon Transit Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 92209
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Diego
    Walk to
    San Diego
    0.63 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 838, Bus line 864, Bus line ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 838, Bus line 864, Bus line GREEN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

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

    The 838 bus line goes from East County Sq station near Alpine to Camino Canada & Walmart station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line till Camino Canada & Walmart station near San Diego in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Alpine and San Diego in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 838 bus from the East County Sq stop near Alpine in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Camino Canada & Walmart station, which is closest to San Diego in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and cable car fare from Alpine to San Diego?

    The ride from Alpine to San Diego costs $0.00.

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