There are 2 ways to get from Fullerton to La Mesa by train (Amtrak) or car
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Fullerton to La Mesa by train and tram (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to La Mesa is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to La Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton 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 47m.
The distance between Fullerton and La Mesa is 110 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to La Mesa without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Fullerton to La Mesa, including transfers.
Fullerton to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Fullerton to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to La Mesa is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Fullerton to La Mesa.
There are 1984+ hotels available in La Mesa.
What companies run services between Fullerton, 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 $30–65 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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