How to get from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee by bus and cable car?

San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee - Cable Car Schedule

The BLUE cable car from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee runs from 4:19 AM to 10:34 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee by bus and cable car

To get from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee you’ll need to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from San Ysidro Station station to 12th & Imperial Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the 833 bus from El Cajon Transit Center station to Mission Gorge Rd & Cottonwood Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from San Ysidro Bus Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Santee on the Moovit app.

120min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 833
833
Walk to Santee
Leaves from San Ysidro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    San Ysidro Station
    ID 75000
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 91073
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 833833
    Wait for bus
    833
    Santee Trolley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Gorge Rd & Cottonwood Av
    ID 40417
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santee
    Walk to
    Santee
    Mission Gorge Road
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee

The distance between San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Santee is approximately 36.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santee – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee

To check the bus and cable car schedule from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Ysidro Bus Terminal) and destination (Santee), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and cable car, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and cable car schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Cable Car line ORANGE, Bus line 833.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Santee?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 cable car lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from San Ysidro Station near San Ysidro Bus Terminal in San Diego to 12th & Imperial Station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line till 12th & Imperial Station near Santee.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Santee by cable car and bus is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near San Ysidro Bus Terminal to get to Santee?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the San Ysidro Station near San Ysidro Bus Terminal in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Santee?

    Get off the cable car at the 12th & Imperial Station, which is closest to Santee.

  • How much is the total cable car and bus fare from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee?

    The ride from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Santee costs $0.00.

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