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How to get fromDel Mar to La Mesaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Del Mar to La Mesa by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train Coaster
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to Grossmont Stationtram tram Green
    1h 46m
    $12–35

  2. Drive 22.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Del Mar to La Mesacar car 22.9 mi
    26 min
    $5–6

  3. Line 101 bus, line 41 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus bus 41
    3. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to University Av & Allison Avbus bus 1
    2h 37m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Del Mar to La Mesataxi taxi 22.9 mi
    26 min
    $100–130

  5. Line 101 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from UTC Station to City College Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from City College Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram tram
    2h 20m
    $6–35

Del Mar to La Mesa by bus, train, and tram

Calendar188Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to University Av & Allison Av via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, and Fashion Valley Transit Center in around 2h 37m.

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