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How to get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd in San Diego, take the 7 bus from Park Bl & Presidents Way station to Park Bl & Broadway station. Next, take the BLUE cable car from City College Station station to Ucsd Central Campus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

62min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Ucsd
Leaves from Park Bl & Presidents Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Presidents Way
    ID 12060
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Bl & Broadway
    ID 91107
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Ucsd Central Campus Station
    ID 77782
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucsd
    Walk to
    Ucsd
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 215 and BLUE

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd in San Diego, take the 215 bus from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way station to Park Bl & Broadway station. Next, take the BLUE cable car from City College Station station to Ucsd Central Campus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

66min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Ucsd
Leaves from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
    ID 12064
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Bl & Broadway
    ID 91107
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Ucsd Central Campus Station
    ID 77782
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucsd
    Walk to
    Ucsd
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd

The distance between San Diego (Balboa Park), San Diego and Ucsd, San Diego is approximately 14.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd 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 (Balboa Park)

San Diego (Balboa Park) is located at San Diego (Balboa Park), San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Park Bl & Presidents Way.

Bus stations close to San Diego (Balboa Park):

  • Park Bl & Presidents Way
  • Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
  • Park Bl & Naval Hospital

Cable Car stations close to San Diego (Balboa Park):

  • City College Station
  • Fifth Avenue Station
  • Civic Center Station

Public transit stations close to Ucsd, San Diego

Ucsd is located at Ucsd, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln.

Bus stations close to Ucsd:

  • Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln
  • La Jolla Village Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr
  • Gilman Dr & Eucalyptus Grove Ln

Cable Car stations close to Ucsd:

  • Ucsd Central Campus Station
  • Nobel Drive Station
  • Va Medical Center Station

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 215 and BLUE

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd in San Diego, take the 215 bus from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way station to Park Bl & Broadway station. Next, take the BLUE cable car from City College Station station to Ucsd Central Campus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

66min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Ucsd
Leaves from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
    ID 12064
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Bl & Broadway
    ID 91107
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Ucsd Central Campus Station
    ID 77782
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ucsd
    Walk to
    Ucsd
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Diego (Balboa Park) and Ucsd 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 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd in San Diego?

    The 7 bus line goes from Park Bl & Presidents Way station near San Diego (Balboa Park) to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till Downtown station near Ucsd in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd in San Diego by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between San Diego (Balboa Park) and Ucsd in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Diego (Balboa Park) to get to Ucsd in San Diego?

    Get on the 7 bus from the Park Bl & Presidents Way stop near San Diego (Balboa Park) in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Diego (Balboa Park) and Ucsd in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown station, which is closest to Ucsd in San Diego.

  • When is the first cable car from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd in San Diego?

    The first cable car from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd in San Diego is San Ysidro - UTC. It leaves the City College Station station at 9:28 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd?

    The ride from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Ucsd costs $0.00.

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