What is the cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Riverside is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Mesa to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between La Mesa and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Riverside. However, there are services departing from University Av & College Av and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via San Diego and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between La Mesa and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from La Mesa to Riverside?

The distance between La Mesa and Riverside is 122 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from La Mesa to Riverside without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 4h 46m and costs $27 - $60.

How long does it take to get from La Mesa to Riverside?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from La Mesa to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Riverside bus from?

La Mesa to Riverside bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from University Av & College Av station.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Riverside train from?

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

Train or bus from La Mesa to Riverside?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Riverside is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $30 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $30 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the La Mesa to Riverside bus arrive?

La Mesa to Riverside bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.

Where does the La Mesa to Riverside train arrive?

La Mesa to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from La Mesa to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Riverside is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from La Mesa to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 270+ hotels available in Riverside.

La Mesa to Riverside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, and car

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

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle Cbx
4h 46m
$27–56
Drive 97.9 mi
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1. Drive from La Mesa to Riversidecar 97.9 mi
1h 43m
$18–26
Train
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 13m
$34–91
Line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 20m
$18–30
Train via Oceanside
1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
6h 7m
$26–63

La Mesa to Riverside by tram, bus, and shuttle

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.9 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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 20m.

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