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How to get fromLa Mesa to Lake Arrowheadby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Lake Arrowhead by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    6h 5m
    $92–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    6h 28m
    $22–52

  3. Drive 128.2 mi

    1. Drive from La Mesa to Lake Arrowheadcar car 128.2 mi
    2h 22m
    $24–34

  4. Train, bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    7h 33m
    $41–94

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    8h 15m
    $31–68

La Mesa to Lake Arrowhead by tram and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from 70th Street Station to Lake Arrowhead via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Oceanside, and San Bernardino Depot in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 70th Street Station to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Old Town Station, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 6h 28m.

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