What is the cheapest way to get from Dallas to La Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Dallas to La Mesa is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 20h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dallas to La Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Dallas to La Mesa is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Dallas and La Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Southwest Medical District/Parkland and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Dallas Bus Station, Indio Bus Station and El Centro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Dallas and La Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from Dallas to La Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at 70th Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 10m.

How far is it from Dallas to La Mesa?

The distance between Dallas and La Mesa is 1210 miles. The road distance is 1355.8 miles.

How do I travel from Dallas to La Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from Dallas to La Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 34h 4m and costs $250 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Dallas to La Mesa?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Dallas to La Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dallas to La Mesa bus from?

Dallas to La Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dallas to La Mesa train from?

Dallas to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.

Train, bus or fly from Dallas to La Mesa?

The best way to get from Dallas to La Mesa is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $490 and takes 34h 4m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 47h 10m.

Where does the Dallas to La Mesa bus arrive?

Dallas to La Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Dallas and La Mesa?

La Mesa is 2h behind Dallas. It is currently 1:57 PM in Dallas and 11:57 AM in La Mesa.

Where does the Dallas to La Mesa train arrive?

Dallas to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Dallas to La Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to La Mesa is 1356 miles. It takes approximately 20h 33m to drive from Dallas to La Mesa.

Where can I stay near La Mesa?

There are 2009+ hotels available in La Mesa.

Dallas to La Mesa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to La Mesa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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Fly from Dallas
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1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DAL - SAN
5h 49m
$130–576
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
34h 4m
$256–489
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
47h 10m
$606–1,230
Drive 1,347.9 mi
1. Drive from Dallas to La Mesacar 1,347.9 mi
20h 33m
$246–356
Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DFW - SAN
2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram
6h 40m
$157–523
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus El Paso
2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
37h 41m
$260–412

Dallas to La Mesa by bus and tram

12Weekly Services

34h 4mAverage Duration

$256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,203.3 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to La Mesa Blvd Station via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 34h 4m.

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