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How to get fromNorthridge to La Mesaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, tram, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Northridge to La Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, tram, or bus

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  1. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 4m
    $50–109

  2. Drive 146.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northridge to La Mesacar car 146.6 mi
    2h 40m
    $27–39

  3. Line 240 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    6h 20m
    $29–58

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram tram
    5h 1m
    $179–693

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Northridge to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 4m
    $51–115

  6. Line 237 bus, bus, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lindley / Parthenia to Woodley / Saticoybus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Avbus bus 10
    6h 56m
    $68–135

  7. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    6h 6m
    $271–679

Northridge to La Mesa by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reseda / Parthenia to La Mesa Blvd Station via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Station in around 6h 20m.

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