There are 2 ways to get from Cerritos to La Mesa by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Cerritos to La Mesa is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cerritos to La Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Cerritos 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 59m.
The distance between Cerritos and La Mesa is 120 miles. The road distance is 107.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cerritos to La Mesa without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Cerritos to La Mesa, including transfers.
Cerritos to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Cerritos to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cerritos to La Mesa is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Cerritos to La Mesa.
There are 2193+ hotels available in La Mesa.
What companies run services between Cerritos, 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 $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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