What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Arrowhead and La Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 and arriving at San Diego via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Arrowhead and La Mesa?

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

How far is it from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa?

The distance between Lake Arrowhead and La Mesa is 172 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa bus from?

Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 station.

Where do I catch the Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa train from?

Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.

Train or bus from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa?

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $55 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa bus arrive?

Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Where does the Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa train arrive?

Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa.

Where can I stay near La Mesa?

There are 2119+ hotels available in La Mesa.

Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 13m
$107–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 4m
$22–51
Drive 128.4 mi
1. Drive from Lake Arrowhead to La Mesacar 128.4 mi
2h 21m
$24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain
7h 37m
$31–67

Lake Arrowhead to La Mesa by bus and tram

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6h 4mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.4 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Arrowhead to 70th Street Station via San Bernardino Depot, Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to 70th Street Station via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 6h 4m.

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