There are 4 ways to get from La Mesa to San Diego Zoo by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Stationtram Orange
56 min$4–19Line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to University Av & Richmond Stbus 1
1h 13m$2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from La Mesa to San Diego Zootaxi 8.8 mi
15 min$40–55Drive 8.8 mi
- Drive from La Mesa to San Diego Zoocar 8.8 mi
15 min$2–3
La Mesa to San Diego Zoo by tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to San Diego Zoo is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to San Diego Zoo is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $40 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St and arriving at University Av & Richmond St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to San Diego Zoo station. However, there are services departing from La Mesa Blvd Station and arriving at City College Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between La Mesa and San Diego Zoo is 14 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to San Diego Zoo without a car is to tram which takes 56 min and costs $4 - $20.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from La Mesa to San Diego Zoo, including transfers.
La Mesa to San Diego Zoo bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St station.
La Mesa to San Diego Zoo train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from La Mesa Blvd Station.
La Mesa to San Diego Zoo bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at University Av & Richmond St station.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and San Diego Zoo, CA, USA?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to University Av & Richmond St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 43 min.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to University Av & Richmond St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Mesa to San Diego Zoo train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at City College Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to San Diego Zoo is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from La Mesa to San Diego Zoo.
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