There are 4 ways to get from La Mesa to Santa Ana by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 15m$31–74Line 10 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h 27m$16–31Tram, bus
- Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Orange
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Tijuana
3h 25m$20–41Drive 92 mi
- Drive from La Mesa to Santa Anacar 92 mi
1h 37m$17–25
La Mesa to Santa Ana by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from University Av & College Av and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Santa Ana via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between La Mesa and Santa Ana is 100 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Santa Ana without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from La Mesa to Santa Ana, including transfers.
La Mesa to Santa Ana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from University Av & College Av station.
La Mesa to Santa Ana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from 70th Street Station.
La Mesa to Santa Ana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from University Av & College Av to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Old Town Transit Center and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Mesa to Santa Ana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Santa Ana is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from La Mesa to Santa Ana.
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