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How to get fromNational City to Otay Mesaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from National City to Otay Mesa by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, line 905 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rdbus bus 905
    40 min

  2. Drive 13.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from National City to Otay Mesacar car 13.5 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 929 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Av & 8th St to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus bus 929
    1h 13m
    $4–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National City to Otay Mesataxi taxi 13.5 mi
    16 min
    $60–80

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  • Distance: 13 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Otay Mesa, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Highland Av & 8th St to Iris Avenue Transit Center every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 50 min.

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