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How to get from Alfa to Vecāķi by bus and cable car?

From Alfa to Vecāķi by bus and cable car

To get from Alfa to Vecāķi in Rīga, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the 4 cable car from Alfa station to Gustava Zemgala Gatve station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 58 bus and finally take the 24 bus from Viestura Prospekts station to Pagrieziens Uz Mangaļsalu station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Cable Car - 44
Bus - 5858
Bus - 2424
Walk to Vecāķi
Leaves from Alfa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Alfa
  • 2
    Cable Car - 44
    Wait for cable car
    4
    Ziepniekkalns
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Gustava Zemgala Gatve
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gustava Zemgala Gatve
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Vecmīlgrāvis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viestura Prospekts
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Mangaļsala
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pagrieziens Uz Mangaļsalu
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vecāķi
    Walk to
    Vecāķi
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alfa to Vecāķi by bus and cable car via 12, 58 and 24

To get from Alfa to Vecāķi in Rīga, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the 12 cable car from Alfa station to Gustava Zemgala Gatve station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 58 bus and finally take the 24 bus from Viestura Prospekts station to Pagrieziens Uz Mangaļsalu station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Cable Car - 1212
Bus - 5858
Bus - 2424
Walk to Vecāķi
Leaves from Alfa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Alfa
  • 2
    Cable Car - 1212
    Wait for cable car
    12
    Āgenskalna Priedes
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Gustava Zemgala Gatve
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gustava Zemgala Gatve
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Vecmīlgrāvis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viestura Prospekts
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Mangaļsala
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pagrieziens Uz Mangaļsalu
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vecāķi
    Walk to
    Vecāķi
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alfa to Vecāķi

The distance between Alfa, Rīga and Vecāķi, Rīga is approximately 19.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alfa to Vecāķi by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rīga – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alfa

Alfa is located at Alfa, Rīga and the nearest public transit station is Alfa.

Bus stations close to Alfa:

  • Sporta Akadēmija
  • Šmerļa Mežs

Cable Car stations close to Alfa:

  • Alfa
  • Krustabaznīcas Iela

Public transit stations close to Vecāķi, Rīga

Vecāķi is located at Vecāķi, Rīga and the nearest public transit station is Mangaļu Prospekts.

Bus stations close to Vecāķi:

  • Mangaļu Prospekts
  • Pagrieziens Uz Mangaļsalu
  • Vecāķu Prospekts

Alternative route from Alfa to Vecāķi by bus and cable car via 12, 58 and 24

To get from Alfa to Vecāķi in Rīga, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the 12 cable car from Alfa station to Gustava Zemgala Gatve station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 58 bus and finally take the 24 bus from Viestura Prospekts station to Pagrieziens Uz Mangaļsalu station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Cable Car - 1212
Bus - 5858
Bus - 2424
Walk to Vecāķi
Leaves from Alfa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Alfa
  • 2
    Cable Car - 1212
    Wait for cable car
    12
    Āgenskalna Priedes
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Gustava Zemgala Gatve
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gustava Zemgala Gatve
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Vecmīlgrāvis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viestura Prospekts
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Mangaļsala
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pagrieziens Uz Mangaļsalu
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vecāķi
    Walk to
    Vecāķi
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alfa to Vecāķi?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 58, Bus line 24.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alfa to Vecāķi?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 58, Bus line 24.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Alfa and Vecāķi in Rīga?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Alfa to Vecāķi in Rīga?

    The 4 cable car line goes from Ziepniekkalns station near Alfa to Gustava Zemgala Gatve station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Gustava Zemgala Gatve station near Vecāķi in Rīga

  • How long does it take to travel from Alfa to Vecāķi in Rīga by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between Alfa and Vecāķi in Rīga by cable car and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Alfa to get to Vecāķi in Rīga?

    Get on the 4 cable car from the Ziepniekkalns station near Alfa in Rīga.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Alfa and Vecāķi in Rīga?

    Get off the cable car at the Gustava Zemgala Gatve stop, which is closest to Vecāķi in Rīga.