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How to get fromSacramento to La Mesaby plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to La Mesa by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram tram
    4h 11m
    $96–293

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 54m
    $85–164

  3. Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus
    15h 26m
    $86–156

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 36m
    $214–461

  5. Drive 507.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to La Mesacar car 507.1 mi
    8h 26m
    $93–134

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    6h 6m
    $111–345

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    7h 4m
    $119–609

Sacramento to La Mesa by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to 70th Street Station via Bakersfield, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 15h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to 70th Street Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 18h 36m.

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