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How to get fromLa Mesa to Escondidoby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    1h 57m
    $4–19

  2. Drive 30.3 mi

    1. Drive from La Mesa to Escondidocar car 30.3 mi
    32 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Mesa to Escondidotaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    32 min
    $130–170

  4. Tram, bus via Broadway & 8th Av

    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 280
    2h 20m
    $4–19

  5. Line 1 bus, line 20 bus, line 235 bus

    1. Take the bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Miramar College Transit Stationbus bus 20
    3. Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2h 32m
    $6–15

La Mesa to Escondido by tram and bus

Calendar397Weekly Services
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Escondido Transit Center via Fashion Valley Transit Center and Miramar College Transit Station in around 2h 32m.

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