There are 2 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to 70th Street Stationtram Green
2h 3m$23–57Drive 68.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Juan Capistrano to La Mesacar 68.9 mi
1h 13m$13–19
San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from San Juan Capistrano station to La Mesa station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at 70th Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between San Juan Capistrano and La Mesa is 78 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 3m and costs $22 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa, including transfers.
San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa.
There are 1766+ hotels available in La Mesa.
What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to 70th Street Station. Alternatively, you can drive from San Juan Capistrano to La Mesa in around 1h 13m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to 70th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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