There are 5 ways to get from Pacoima to Otay Mesa by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Fernando to San Ysidrobus Lxrc 3501 / ...
4h 37m$50–78Drive 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 26m$51–114Line 233 bus, fly, tram, line 905 bus
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Kewen to Van Nuys / Keswickbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
- Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rdbus
5h 58m$166–841Bus via Pacoima
- Take the bus from Pacoima to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3104
5h 52m$50–74
Pacoima to Otay Mesa by bus
Questions & Answers
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 San Fernando and arriving at Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via San Ysidro Transit Center and Iris Avenue Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
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 26m.
The distance between Pacoima and Otay Mesa is 173 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 4h 37m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Pacoima to Otay Mesa, including transfers.
Pacoima to Otay Mesa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Fernando 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 4h 37m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Pacoima, CA, USA and Otay Mesa, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from San Fernando to San Ysidro every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Tufesa also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Fernando to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Pacoima to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Fernando to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Van Nuys / Kewen to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Pacoima to Otay Mesa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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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