There are 3 ways to get from Tijuana to La Mesa by tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Blue
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram Orange
1h 21m$5–30Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diegobus Tijuana
3h 4m$8–24Drive 23.4 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to La Mesacar 23.4 mi
27 min$5–7
Tijuana to La Mesa by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to La Mesa is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to La Mesa is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to La Mesa station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at La Mesa Blvd Station via 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Tijuana and La Mesa is 30 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to La Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $7 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Tijuana to La Mesa, including transfers.
Tijuana to La Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana to La Mesa train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Ysidro Station.
Tijuana to La Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and La Mesa, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to La Mesa Blvd Station via San Ysidro Station and 12th & Imperial Station in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to La Mesa Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to La Mesa train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to La Mesa is 24 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Tijuana to La Mesa.
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