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How to get fromLa Mesa to Los Angelesby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 10m
    $37–99
  2. Line 10 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    4h 27m
    $20–40
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    4h 25m
    $25–53
  4. Drive 123 mi

    1. Drive from La Mesa to Los Angelescar car 123 mi
    2h 10m
    $23–33
  5. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3h 53m
    $170–678

La Mesa to Los Angeles by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 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.

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