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

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

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport, tram

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    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 48m
    $79–461

  2. 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
    $530–832

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0901 / ...
    23h 14m
    $179–275

  4. Drive  753.4 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to La Mesacar car 753.4 mi
    12h 50m
    $129–186

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAF - SAN
    7h 53m
    $145–475

Albuquerque to La Mesa by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to University Av & Allison Av via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and University Av & College Av in around 23h 14m.

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