What is the cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Mission Viejo?

The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Mission Viejo is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Mesa to Mission Viejo?

The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Mission Viejo is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between La Mesa and Mission Viejo?

No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Mission Viejo. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Jeronimo-Montilla via San Diego and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between La Mesa and Mission Viejo?

No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Mission Viejo station. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from La Mesa to Mission Viejo?

The distance between La Mesa and Mission Viejo is 86 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.

How do I travel from La Mesa to Mission Viejo without a car?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Mission Viejo without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $25 - $65.

How long does it take to get from La Mesa to Mission Viejo?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from La Mesa to Mission Viejo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Mission Viejo bus from?

La Mesa to Mission Viejo bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Mission Viejo train from?

La Mesa to Mission Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from La Mesa to Mission Viejo?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Mission Viejo is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $25 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 215 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the La Mesa to Mission Viejo bus arrive?

La Mesa to Mission Viejo bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.

Where does the La Mesa to Mission Viejo train arrive?

La Mesa to Mission Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from La Mesa to Mission Viejo?

Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Mission Viejo is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from La Mesa to Mission Viejo.

Where can I stay near Mission Viejo?

There are 892+ hotels available in Mission Viejo.

La Mesa to Mission Viejo - 3 ways to travel via train, line 215 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from La Mesa to Mission Viejo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 40m
$25–61
Drive 76.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Mesa to Mission Viejocar 76.3 mi
1h 21m
$14–21
Line 215 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 215
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 3m
$32–47

La Mesa to Mission Viejo by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 85.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SDSU Transit Center to Jeronimo-Montilla via India St & C St, San Diego, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 5h 3m.

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