There are 4 ways to get from Anaheim to La Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 47m$34–79Drive 98.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anaheim to La Mesacar 98.1 mi
1h 45m$18–26Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
2h 49m$22–44Bus, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Avbus 10
3h 44m$19–37
Anaheim to La Mesa by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to La Mesa is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to La Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaheim station to La Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at 70th Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Anaheim and La Mesa is 110 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to La Mesa without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Anaheim to La Mesa, including transfers.
Anaheim to La Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Anaheim to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to La Mesa is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Anaheim to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Av
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Anaheim to La Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Anaheim to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to La Mesa is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Anaheim to La Mesa.
There are 1984+ hotels available in La Mesa.