What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to La Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to La Mesa is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to La Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to La Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and La Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at University Av & Allison Av via Riverside, Old Town Transit Center and University Av & College Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and La Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to La Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at 70th Street Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Riverside to La Mesa?

The distance between Riverside and La Mesa is 139 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to La Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to La Mesa without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to La Mesa?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Riverside to La Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to La Mesa bus from?

Riverside to La Mesa bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Magnolia + Sunnyside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to La Mesa train from?

Riverside to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to La Mesa?

The best way to get from Riverside to La Mesa is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus and line 10 bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Riverside to La Mesa bus arrive?

Riverside to La Mesa bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at UCR at Bannockburn Village station.

Where does the Riverside to La Mesa train arrive?

Riverside to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to La Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to La Mesa is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Riverside to La Mesa.

Where can I stay near La Mesa?

There are 1864+ hotels available in La Mesa.

Riverside to La Mesa - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to La Mesa by train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 21m
$39–86
Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to La Mesacar 97.9 mi
1h 43m
$18–26
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle Las Vegas
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
4h 49m
$26–57
Line 1 bus, bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
2. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Avbus 10
6h 13m
$20–39
Train via Oceanside
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 27m
$27–61

Riverside to La Mesa by train and tram

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.6 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to 70th Street Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to University Av & Allison Av via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, San Diego, Old Town Transit Center, and University Av & College Av in around 6h 13m.

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