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How to get fromLa Mesa to Carmel Valleyby tram, car, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Carmel Valley by tram, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 7m
    $34–67

  2. Drive 21.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Mesa to Carmel Valleycar car 21.9 mi
    24 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Mesa to Carmel Valleytaxi taxi 21.9 mi
    24 min
    $100–120

  4. Tram via City College Station

    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the tram from City College Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 33m
    $34–69

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Sorrento Valley Stationtrain train Coaster
    1h 49m
    $29–52

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 27 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from 70th Street Station to Carmel Valley via Old Town Station and UCSD Health La Jolla Station in around 1h 7m.

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