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How to get fromLa Mesa to La Jollaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, line 30 bus

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    1. Take the tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 25m
    $4–20

  2. Tram, line 30 bus via UCSD Central Campus Station

    1. Take the tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 41m
    $6–31

  3. Drive 19.1 mi

    1. Drive from La Mesa to La Jollacar car 19.1 mi
    22 min
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Mesa to La Jollataxi taxi 19.1 mi
    22 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 10 bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 45m
    $4–10

La Mesa to La Jolla by tram and bus

Calendar397Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from La Mesa to La Jolla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a bus from University Av & College Av to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Old Town Transit Center in around 1h 45m.

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