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

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There are 7 ways to get from Burbank to La Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, or tram

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  1. Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 38m
    $49–108

  2. Drive 133.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burbank to La Mesacar car 133.4 mi
    2h 20m
    $25–36

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    4h 54m
    $33–63

  4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    4h 36m
    $270–654

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burbank to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 41m
    $47–106

  6. Line 94 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 3rdbus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 16m
    $45–73

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram tram
    4h 35m
    $168–842

Burbank to La Mesa by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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