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How to get from La Mesa to San Diego by cable car?

From La Mesa to San Diego by cable car

Take one direct cable car from La Mesa to San Diego in San Diego: take the ORANGE cable car from La Mesa Blvd Station station to Fifth Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

45min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to San Diego
Leaves from La Mesa Blvd Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75035
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Fifth Avenue Station
    ID 75088
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to San Diego
    Walk to
    San Diego
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From La Mesa to San Diego by bus

To get from La Mesa to San Diego in San Diego, take the 1 bus from Allison Av & Date Av station to El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station. Next, take the 235 bus from I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl station to Broadway & 4th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

57min$0.00
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 235
235
Leaves from Allison Av & Date Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    La Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Fashion Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
    ID 13484
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl
    ID 88919
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Broadway & 4th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 4th Av
    ID 10841
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Mesa to San Diego

The distance between La Mesa, San Diego and San Diego, San Diego is approximately 12.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Mesa to San Diego by 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 La Mesa

La Mesa is located at La Mesa, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Allison Av & Spring St.

Bus stations close to La Mesa:

  • Allison Av & Spring St
  • Allison Av & Palm Av
  • University Av & Allison Av

Cable Car stations close to La Mesa:

  • La Mesa Blvd Station
  • Grossmont Station
  • Spring Street Station

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 & 6th Av.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • Broadway & 6th Av
  • 5th Av & B St
  • B St & 5th Av

Cable Car stations close to San Diego:

  • Civic Center Station
  • Courthouse Station
  • Fifth Avenue Station

From La Mesa to San Diego by bus

To get from La Mesa to San Diego in San Diego, take the 1 bus from Allison Av & Date Av station to El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station. Next, take the 235 bus from I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl station to Broadway & 4th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

57min$0.00
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 235
235
Leaves from Allison Av & Date Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    La Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Fashion Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
    ID 13484
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl
    ID 88919
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Broadway & 4th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 4th Av
    ID 10841
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 235.

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

    Yes, there is a direct cable car going from La Mesa to San Diego in San Diego in 45 min.

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

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from La Mesa Blvd Station station near La Mesa to Courthouse station near San Diego in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from La Mesa to San Diego in San Diego by cable car?

    The total travel time between La Mesa and San Diego in San Diego by cable car is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the La Mesa Blvd Station station near La Mesa in San Diego.

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

    Get off the cable car at the Courthouse station, which is closest to San Diego in San Diego.

  • When is the first cable car from La Mesa to San Diego in San Diego?

    The first cable car from La Mesa to San Diego in San Diego is El Cajon - Courthouse. It leaves the La Mesa Blvd Station station at 5:27 PM.

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

    The ride from La Mesa to San Diego costs $0.00.