There are 4 ways to get from Pacoima to Otay Mesa by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus San Jose
5h 21m$48–76Drive 156.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacoima to Otay Mesacar 156.1 mi
2h 46m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 35m$41–104Bus via Pacoima
- Take the bus from Pacoima to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3104
6h 1m$41–61
Pacoima to Otay Mesa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pacoima to Otay Mesa is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Pacoima to Otay Mesa is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacoima to Otay Mesa. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles - Pacoima and arriving at Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via San Ysidro Transit Center and Iris Avenue Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacoima to Otay Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Iris Avenue Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Pacoima and Otay Mesa is 165 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Pacoima to Otay Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Pacoima to Otay Mesa, including transfers.
Pacoima to Otay Mesa bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Pacoima to Otay Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Pacoima to Otay Mesa is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Pacoima, CA, USA and Otay Mesa, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–70
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Booking & Getting There
Pacoima to Otay Mesa bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Pacoima to Otay Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacoima to Otay Mesa is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Pacoima to Otay Mesa.
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