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How to get fromLa Mesa to Solana Beachby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 56m
    $10–30

  2. Drive 25.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Mesa to Solana Beachcar car 25.1 mi
    28 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 1 bus, line 41 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Drbus bus 41
    3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & Dahlia Drbus bus 101
    2h 55m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Mesa to Solana Beachtaxi taxi 25.1 mi
    28 min
    $110–140

  5. Tram, train via Courthouse Station

    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to Courthouse Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 19m
    $10–32

La Mesa to Solana Beach by tram and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr via Fashion Valley Transit Center, Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 55m.

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