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How to get fromOceanside to La Mesaby train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Oceanside to La Mesa by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to 70th Street Stationtram tram Green
    1h 20m
    $23–46

  2. Train, tram via Oceanside Transit Center

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside Transit Center to San Diego - Old Towntrain train Coaster
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to 70th Street Stationtram tram Green
    1h 31m
    $4–20

  3. Bus, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Avbus bus 10
    2h 24m
    $10–19

  4. Drive  40.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to La Mesacar car 40.9 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oceanside to La Mesataxi taxi 40.9 mi
    44 min
    $180–220

  6. Train, tram via Courthouse Station

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Courthouse Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram tram Orange
    1h 55m
    $25–50

Oceanside to La Mesa by train and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to University Av & Allison Av via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and University Av & College Av in around 2h 24m.

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