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How to get fromLa Jolla to La Mesaby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to La Mesa by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 30 bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to 70th Street Stationtram tram Green
    1h 12m
    $4–19

  2. Drive 19 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to La Mesacar car 19 mi
    21 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to La Mesataxi taxi 19 mi
    21 min
    $85–110

  4. Line 30 bus, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Avbus bus 10
    2h 15m
    $6–15

La Jolla to La Mesa by bus and tram

Calendar396Weekly Services
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from La Jolla to La Mesa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to University Av & Allison Av via Old Town Transit Center and University Av & College Av in around 2h 15m.

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