There are 5 ways to get from Otay Mesa to San Diego State University by tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Blue
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to SDSU Stationtram Green
1h 39m$6–32Drive 20.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Otay Mesa to San Diego State Universitycar 20.9 mi
30 min$4–6Line 905 bus, tram, line 955 bus
- Take the bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus 905
- Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to 8th Street Stationtram
- Take the bus from 8th Street Transit Center to SDSU Transit Centerbus 955
1h 45mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Otay Mesa to San Diego State Universitytaxi 20.9 mi
30 min$95–120Line 225 bus, line 215 bus
- Take the bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 225
- Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus 215
2h 21m$6–15
Otay Mesa to San Diego State University by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Otay Mesa to San Diego State University. However, there are services departing from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd and arriving at SDSU Transit Center via Otay Mesa Transit Center and 11th Av & Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Otay Mesa station to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Iris Avenue Station and arriving at SDSU Station via 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Otay Mesa and San Diego State University is 30 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.
The best way to get from Otay Mesa to San Diego State University without a car is to tram which takes 1h 39m and costs $6 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Otay Mesa to San Diego State University, including transfers.
Otay Mesa to San Diego State University bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Otay Mesa Transit Center station.
Otay Mesa to San Diego State University train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Iris Avenue Station.
Otay Mesa to San Diego State University bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Broadway & Park Bl station.
What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to San Diego State University via Iris Avenue Transit Center, Iris Avenue Station, 12th & Imperial Station, and SDSU Station in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to San Diego State University via Otay Mesa Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & Broadway, and SDSU Transit Center in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Iris Avenue Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to SDSU Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Iris Avenue Station to 8th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- 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 8th Street Transit Center to SDSU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Sitio de Taxis Macroplaza
- Phone
- +52 664 622 0026
Taxis Libres de Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 663 114 4074
Taxi Tel Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 664 624 7116
- Website
- taxiteltij.com
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More Questions & Answers
Otay Mesa to San Diego State University train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otay Mesa to San Diego State University is 21 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Otay Mesa to San Diego State University.
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