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

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There are 8 ways to get from Berkeley to La Mesa by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Oakland International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram tram
    4h 28m
    $74–297

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Berkeley to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    12h 6m
    $75–132

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 45m
    $160–369

  4. Drive 497 mi

    1. Drive from Berkeley to La Mesacar car 497 mi
    8h 22m
    $91–131

  5. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4h 54m
    $76–264

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    5h 30m
    $85–513

  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STS - SAN
    7h 6m
    $175–332

  8. Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 14m
    $81–159

Berkeley to La Mesa by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Berkeley to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emeryville to 70th Street Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 16h 45m.

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