There are 4 ways to get from La Mesa to Covina by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 54m$49–109Drive 118.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Mesa to Covinacar 118.5 mi
2h 8m$22–32Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 4m$32–63Line 10 bus, bus, line 74 bus, line 707 bus, line 281 bus
- Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Cal State La Transit Centerbus 74
- Take the bus from Cal State LA E to West Covina Pkwy and California Ave Ebus 707
- Take the bus from West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E to Covina Metrolinkbus 281
6h 42m$24–54
La Mesa to Covina by tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Covina is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Covina is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Covina station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Covina. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Covina via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between La Mesa and Covina is 158 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Covina without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from La Mesa to Covina, including transfers.
La Mesa to Covina bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
La Mesa to Covina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Covina is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Covina, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Cal State La Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Cal State LA E to West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E to Covina Metrolink
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
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More Questions & Answers
La Mesa to Covina bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Mesa to Covina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Covina is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from La Mesa to Covina.
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