There are 6 ways to get from La Mesa to Vista by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Stationtram
- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram
2h 46m$6–26Tram, train
- Take the tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram
2h 53m$16–46Drive 41.6 mi
- Drive from La Mesa to Vistacar 41.6 mi
44 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from La Mesa to Vistataxi 41.6 mi
44 min$180–230Tram, bus, line 305 bus
- Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Stationtram
- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadwaybus 305
3h 3m$6–24Line 1 bus, line 235 bus, line 305 bus
- Take the bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 1
- Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadwaybus 305
3h 37m$8–20
La Mesa to Vista by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Vista is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Vista is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Vista. However, there are services departing from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St and arriving at S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Fashion Valley Transit Center, Miramar College Transit Station and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Vista. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Vista Transit Center via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between La Mesa and Vista is 61 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Vista without a car is to tram and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $6 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from La Mesa to Vista, including transfers.
La Mesa to Vista bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St station.
La Mesa to Vista train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from 70th Street Station.
La Mesa to Vista bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Fashion Valley Transit Center station.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Fashion Valley Transit Center, Miramar College Transit Station, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
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 City College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Vista Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
Bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Fashion Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 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
Bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $180–230
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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La Mesa to Vista train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Vista is 42 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from La Mesa to Vista.
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