How to get from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University by bus and light rail?

From Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University by bus and light rail

To get from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos Civic Center Station station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 215 bus from El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station to Sdsu Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

117min$0.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 215
215
Walk to San Diego State University
Leaves from San Marcos Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Avenue Centerline Station (Southbound)
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
    ID 13485
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Sdsu
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sdsu Transit Center
    ID 99017
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Diego State University
    Walk to
    San Diego State University
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University by cable car, light rail and train

To get from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one cable car line: take the SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos Civic Center Station station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the GREEN cable car from Old Town Station station to Sdsu Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Walk to San Diego State University
Leaves from San Marcos Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    42 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 Old Town Transportation Center
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Sdsu Station
    ID 75063
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Diego State University
    Walk to
    San Diego State University
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University

The distance between Mission Rd & Pico Av, San Diego and San Diego State University, San Diego is approximately 41.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mission Rd & Pico Av

Mission Rd & Pico Av is located at Mission Rd & Pico Av, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Mission Rd & San Marcos Senior Ctr.

Bus stations close to Mission Rd & Pico Av:

  • Mission Rd & San Marcos Senior Ctr
  • Mission Rd & San Marcos Bl
  • Mission Rd & Marcos St

Public transit stations close to San Diego State University, San Diego

San Diego State University is located at San Diego State University, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Grantville Station.

Bus stations close to San Diego State University:

  • College Av & Sdsu Transit Center
  • Sdsu Transit Center
  • Montezuma Rd & College Av

Cable Car stations close to San Diego State University:

  • Grantville Station
  • Sdsu Station
  • Alvarado Station

Related Routes

From Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University by cable car, light rail and train

To get from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one cable car line: take the SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos Civic Center Station station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the GREEN cable car from Old Town Station station to Sdsu Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Walk to San Diego State University
Leaves from San Marcos Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    42 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 Old Town Transportation Center
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Sdsu Station
    ID 75063
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Diego State University
    Walk to
    San Diego State University
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 235, Bus line 215.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Mission Rd & Pico Av and San Diego State University?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from San Marcos Civic Center Station station near Mission Rd & Pico Av in San Marcos to Escondido station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Escondido station near San Diego State University in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Mission Rd & Pico Av in San Marcos and San Diego State University in San Diego by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Mission Rd & Pico Av to get to San Diego State University?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the San Marcos Civic Center Station station near Mission Rd & Pico Av in San Marcos.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Mission Rd & Pico Av and San Diego State University?

    Get off the light rail at the Escondido stop, which is closest to San Diego State University in San Diego.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University?

    The ride from Mission Rd & Pico Av to San Diego State University costs $0.00.

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