There are 5 ways to get from Otay Mesa to Pacoima by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Pacoima - San Fernandobus 1
3h 40m$49–67Drive 155.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Otay Mesa to Pacoimacar 155.8 mi
2h 44m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 9m$40–106Line 905 bus, tram, fly, line 233 bus
- Take the bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus
- Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Van Nuys / Kewenbus
5h 58m$166–491Bus via Iris Avenue Transit Center
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Pacoimabus Lxus 3121
6h 15m$40–65
Otay Mesa to Pacoima by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to Pacoima is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to Pacoima is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Otay Mesa to Pacoima. However, there are services departing from Cross Border Xpress and arriving at Pacoima - San Fernando via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Otay Mesa station to Pacoima. However, there are services departing from Iris Avenue Station and arriving at Van Nuys via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Otay Mesa and Pacoima is 160 miles. The road distance is 156.7 miles.
The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Pacoima without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Otay Mesa to Pacoima, including transfers.
Otay Mesa to Pacoima bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Cross Border Xpress station.
Otay Mesa to Pacoima train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Pacoima is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and Pacoima, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from Cross Border Xpress to Pacoima - San Fernando twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Pacoima - San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–50
Bus from San Ysidro to Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–55
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Booking & Getting There
Otay Mesa to Pacoima bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Pacoima - San Fernando station.
Otay Mesa to Pacoima train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otay Mesa to Pacoima is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Otay Mesa to Pacoima.
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