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How to get fromLa Mesa to Newport Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Newport Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 31m
    $75–129

  2. Drive 86.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Mesa to Newport Beachcar car 86.5 mi
    1h 43m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 17Th-Pomonabus bus 55
    5h 12m
    $24–46

  4. Line 10 bus, bus, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Newport-18Thbus bus 43
    5h 16m
    $20–35

  5. Train, line 47 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Balboa-35Thbus bus 47
    5h 59m
    $34–87

La Mesa to Newport Beach by tram and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from La Mesa Blvd Station to 17Th-Pomona via 12th & Imperial Station, San Diego, Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 5h 12m.

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