There are 6 ways to get from Otay Mesa to Pacoima by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 11m$86–151Line 929 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 929 / ...
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 54m$28–49Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Huntington Parkbus Lxus 3126 / ...
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus Nogales
6h 50m$30–61Drive 155.8 mi
- Drive from Otay Mesa to Pacoimacar 155.8 mi
2h 44m$29–42Line 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
6h$176–501Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 48m$82–141
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 Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd and arriving at Los Angeles - Pacoima via Iris Avenue Transit Center, San Ysidro and Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
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 11m.
The distance between Otay Mesa and Pacoima is 169 miles. The road distance is 156.7 miles.
The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Pacoima without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Otay Mesa to Pacoima, including transfers.
Otay Mesa to Pacoima bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro 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 train which takes 6h 11m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and Pacoima, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Los Angeles - Pacoima via Iris Avenue Transit Center, San Ysidro Transit Center, San Ysidro, and Huntington Park in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
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
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Iris Avenue Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Ysidro to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–70
Bus from Huntington Park to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $26–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Huntington Park to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $3–16
- Titanium
- $3–16
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Iris Avenue Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to 12th & Imperial Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Van Nuys / Kewen
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Otay Mesa to Pacoima bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Huntington Park 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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