There are 3 ways to get from Phoenix to La Mesa by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, tram
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram
3h 41m$114–970Drive 344.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to La Mesacar 344.6 mi
5h 38m$63–91Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
7h 34m$85–120
Phoenix to La Mesa by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to La Mesa is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to La Mesa is to fly and tram which takes 3h 41m and costs $110 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Phoenix and La Mesa is 326 miles. The road distance is 346.6 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to La Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Phoenix to La Mesa, including transfers.
Phoenix to La Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Phoenix to La Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to La Mesa is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Phoenix to La Mesa.
There are 2009+ hotels available in La Mesa.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Jefferson Lines also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–350
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to La Mesa Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $85–120
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