There are 4 ways to get from Orange County to Otay Mesa by bus (Greyhound), train, tram, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Ysidrobus Los Angeles
3h 5m$25–42Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram Blue
3h 8m$17–41Train, tram
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram Blue
3h 14m$31–74Drive 105.4 mi
- Drive from Orange County to Otay Mesacar 105.4 mi
1h 53m$20–28
Orange County to Otay Mesa by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Otay Mesa is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Orange County to Otay Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to Otay Mesa. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via San Ysidro Bl & Virginia Av and Iris Avenue Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Orange County to Otay Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Iris Avenue Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Orange County and Otay Mesa is 113 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.
The best way to get from Orange County to Otay Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Orange County to Otay Mesa, including transfers.
Orange County to Otay Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Orange County to Otay Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Orange County to Otay Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Ysidro station.
What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Otay Mesa, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Santa Ana to San Ysidro 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Orange County to Otay Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Otay Mesa is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Orange County to Otay Mesa.
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