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How to get fromAlbuquerque to La Mesaby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to La Mesa by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram tram
    4h 40m
    $504–771

  2. Drive 753.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to La Mesacar car 753.4 mi
    12h 50m
    $138–199

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    20h 4m
    $143–276

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    20h 17m
    $315–646

  5. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Denver to El Paso / ...
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    26h 55m
    $188–319

Albuquerque to La Mesa by bus and tram

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration20h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to La Mesa Blvd Station via Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 20h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to 70th Street Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 20h 17m.

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