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How to get fromSan Clemente to Otay Mesaby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Clemente to Otay Mesa by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    2h 37m
    $23–56

  2. Drive 74.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Otay Mesacar car 74.9 mi
    1h 20m
    $14–20

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to San Ysidrobus bus Los Angeles
    3h 34m
    $24–37

San Clemente to Otay Mesa by train, tram, and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Otay Mesa, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Otay Mesa. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to Iris Avenue Station, walk to Iris Avenue Transit Center, then take the line 905 bus to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via Oceanside, Oceanside, San Ysidro, San Ysidro Bl & Virginia Av, and Iris Avenue Transit Center in around 3h 34m.

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