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How to get fromLa Mesa to Chula Vistaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Chula Vista by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to E Street Stationtram tram Blue
    51 min

  2. Drive 12.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Mesa to Chula Vistacar car 12.3 mi
    14 min
    $3–4

  3. Tram, line 961 bus

    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to Encanto/62nd St Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the bus from Encanto/62nd St Trolley Stn to Plaza Bonita Transit Centerbus bus 961
    1h 3m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Mesa to Chula Vistataxi taxi 12.3 mi
    14 min
    $55–70

  5. Tram, line 929 bus

    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to E St & 4th Avbus bus 929
    1h 18m
    $4–18

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 16.6 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Mesa Blvd Station to E Street Station via 12th & Imperial Station in around 51 min.

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