What is the cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to La Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to La Mesa is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Garden Grove to La Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Garden Grove to La Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Garden Grove and La Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Garden Grove to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Westminster-Euclid and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Garden Grove and La Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from Garden Grove to La Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at 70th Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Garden Grove to La Mesa?

The distance between Garden Grove and La Mesa is 106 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Garden Grove to La Mesa without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Garden Grove to La Mesa?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Garden Grove to La Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garden Grove to La Mesa bus from?

Garden Grove to La Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Garden Grove to La Mesa train from?

Garden Grove to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Garden Grove to La Mesa?

The best way to get from Garden Grove to La Mesa is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Garden Grove to La Mesa bus arrive?

Garden Grove to La Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Garden Grove to La Mesa train arrive?

Garden Grove to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Garden Grove to La Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Garden Grove to La Mesa is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Garden Grove to La Mesa.

Where can I stay near La Mesa?

There are 2119+ hotels available in La Mesa.

Garden Grove to La Mesa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 10 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Garden Grove to La Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 49m
$32–76
Drive 97.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Garden Grove to La Mesacar 97.4 mi
1h 44m
$18–26
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
3h 51m
$22–44
Bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Avbus 10
4h 51m
$18–37

Garden Grove to La Mesa by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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3h 49mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.7 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Garden Grove, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Santa Ana to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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