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How to get fromSan Jose to La Mesaby plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to La Mesa by plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram tram
    3h 52m
    $76–522

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 25m
    $86–166

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 58m
    $172–377

  4. Drive 461.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to La Mesacar car 461.3 mi
    7h 53m
    $85–122

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4h 48m
    $88–292

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    5h 3m
    $80–270

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    12h 39m
    $96–154

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 49m
    $76–145

San Jose to La Mesa by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to 70th Street Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 14h 58m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h.

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