What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to La Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to La Mesa is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to La Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to La Mesa is to fly and tram which takes 4h 28m and costs $400 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and La Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Tucson Downtown and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and La Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to La Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at 70th Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Tucson to La Mesa?

The distance between Tucson and La Mesa is 397 miles. The road distance is 402.3 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to La Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to La Mesa without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 16m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to La Mesa?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Tucson to La Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to La Mesa bus from?

Tucson to La Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to La Mesa train from?

Tucson to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Tucson to La Mesa?

The best way to get from Tucson to La Mesa is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Tucson to La Mesa bus arrive?

Tucson to La Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Where does the Tucson to La Mesa train arrive?

Tucson to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to La Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to La Mesa is 402 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Tucson to La Mesa.

Where can I stay near La Mesa?

There are 2051+ hotels available in La Mesa.

Tucson to La Mesa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to La Mesa by plane, tram, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or shuttle

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Fly from Tucson, tram
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to La Mesa Blvd Stationtram
4h 28m
$404–770
Drive 399.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tucson to La Mesacar 399.9 mi
6h 19m
$73–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Streetbus 10
3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
10h 16m
$158–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
12h 9m
$78–122
Bus to Phoenix, fly
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
5h 39m
$129–346
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 33m
$344–549
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson to Puerto Peñascoshuttle
2. Take the bus from Puerto Peñasco to Tijuanabus
17h 31m
$156–219

Tucson to La Mesa by train, bus, and tram

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10h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 395.1 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to La Mesa Blvd Station via Downtown Ronstadt Center, Tucson Downtown, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 12h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to 70th Street Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 14h 33m.

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