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How to get fromSan Diego to Otay Mesaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Otay Mesa by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 905 bus

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    1. Take the tram from Fifth Avenue Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rdbus bus 905
    57 min
    $4–18

  2. Line 901 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 6th Av to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus bus 901 / ...
    1h 27m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 19.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Otay Mesacar car 19.4 mi
    22 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Otay Mesataxi taxi 19.4 mi
    22 min
    $90–110

San Diego to Otay Mesa by tram and bus

Calendar389Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.5 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Broadway & 6th Av to Iris Avenue Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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