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How to get fromSolana Beach to La Mesaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to La Mesa by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train Coaster
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to Grossmont Stationtram tram Green
    1h 11m
    $9–30

  2. Drive 25 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach to La Mesacar car 25 mi
    28 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 101 bus, line 41 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus bus 41
    3. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to University Av & Allison Avbus bus 1
    2h 43m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Solana Beach to La Mesataxi taxi 25 mi
    28 min
    $110–140

  5. Train, tram via Courthouse Station

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train Coaster
    2. Take the tram from Courthouse Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram tram Orange
    1h 32m
    $10–32

Solana Beach to La Mesa by train and tram

Calendar188Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to University Av & Allison Av via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, and Fashion Valley Transit Center in around 2h 43m.

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