There are 2 ways to get from La Mesa to Julian by bus or car
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La Mesa to Julian by tram and bus
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The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Julian is to bus which costs $2 - $5 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Julian is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Julian. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Washington St & Hwy 78 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between La Mesa and Julian is 54 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Julian without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $2 - $5.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from La Mesa to Julian, including transfers.
La Mesa to Julian bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
La Mesa to Julian bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Washington St & Hwy 78 station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Julian is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from La Mesa to Julian.
There are 51+ hotels available in Julian.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Julian, CA, USA?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78 once a week. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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