What is the cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to La Jolla is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to La Jolla is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Otay Mesa and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Otay Mesa to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Iris Avenue Transit Center, San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Otay Mesa to La Jolla?

The distance between Otay Mesa and La Jolla is 33 miles. The road distance is 32.3 miles.

How do I travel from Otay Mesa to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from Otay Mesa to La Jolla without a car is to tram and line 30 bus which takes 2h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Otay Mesa to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Otay Mesa to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otay Mesa to La Jolla bus from?

Otay Mesa to La Jolla bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Iris Avenue Transit Center station.

Where does the Otay Mesa to La Jolla bus arrive?

Otay Mesa to La Jolla bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at San Ysidro Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Otay Mesa to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Otay Mesa to La Jolla is 32 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Otay Mesa to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 1803+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Otay Mesa to La Jolla - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 30 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Otay Mesa to La Jolla by tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Tram, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to Old Town Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
2h 6m
Drive 32.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Otay Mesa to La Jollacar 32.1 mi
35 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otay Mesa to La Jollataxi 32.1 mi
35 min
$140–180
Line 906 bus, bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to San Ysidro Transit Centerbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
3h 3m
$10–21

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Distance: 32.4 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Iris Avenue Transit Center, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 3h 3m.

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