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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 13m
    $38–86

  2. Drive 97.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Mesa to Riversidecar car 97.9 mi
    1h 42m
    $18–26

  3. Line 10 bus, 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 Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    5h 13m
    $20–34

  4. Train via Oceanside

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    6h 2m
    $28–61

  5. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from Escondido to Perrisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus 22
    6h 7m

La Mesa to Riverside by tram and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a vehicle from 70th Street Station to Riverside - Downtown via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Av & College Av to Magnolia + Beatty via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 5h 13m.

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