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How to get fromLa Mesa to Otay Mesaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 26m
    $6–30

  2. Drive 18.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Mesa to Otay Mesacar car 18.7 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Tram, line 929 bus

    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus bus 929 / ...
    2h 11m
    $6–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Mesa to Otay Mesataxi taxi 18.7 mi
    26 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 215 bus, line 225 bus

    1. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to Park Bl & Broadwaybus bus 215
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Otay Mesa Transit Centerbus bus 225
    2h 27m
    $6–15

La Mesa to Otay Mesa by tram and bus

Calendar389Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from La Mesa to Otay Mesa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from La Mesa Blvd Station to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via 12th & Imperial Station, Iris Avenue Station, and Iris Avenue Transit Center in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SDSU Transit Center to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via Broadway & Park Bl and Otay Mesa Transit Center in around 2h 27m.

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