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How to get fromSan Diego to Mendotaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Mendota by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Mendotabus bus
    4h 14m
    $97–413

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Downtown to Mendotabus bus
    11h 52m
    $50–106

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Downtown to Mendotabus bus
    10h 35m
    $118–199

  4. Drive 355.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Mendotacar car 355.4 mi
    6h 3m
    $65–94

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Downtown to Mendotabus bus
    10h 38m
    $78–154

San Diego to Mendota by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Mendota, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Mendota. However, you can fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), walk to Nw Clinton - Helm, take the line 26 bus to A Shelter, walk to Fresno, then take the bus to Mendota. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Mendota via Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Fresno, and Fresno Downtown in around 10h 35m.

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