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How to get from Escondido to La Mesa by bus?

By bus

To get from Escondido to La Mesa in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 235 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 1 bus from El Cajon Bl & 37th St station to Allison Av & Date Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

117min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 1
1
Leaves from Escondido Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl
    ID 88919
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
    ID 13484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Fashion Valley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & 37th St
    ID 10960
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & 37th St
    ID 10204
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    La Mesa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Allison Av & Date Av
    Ride to bus station
    Allison Av & Date Av
    ID 13410
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and cable car

To get from Escondido to La Mesa in San Diego, take the 235 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Broadway & Park Bl station. Next, take the ORANGE cable car from City College Station station to La Mesa Blvd Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

124min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to La Mesa
Leaves from Escondido Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 99342
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75091
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon / Arnele
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75034
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to La Mesa
    Walk to
    La Mesa
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Escondido to La Mesa

The distance between Escondido, San Diego and La Mesa, San Diego is approximately 38.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Escondido to La Mesa by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Escondido

Escondido is located at Escondido, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl
  • 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy
  • Escondido Bl & 2nd Av

Public transit stations close to La Mesa, San Diego

La Mesa is located at La Mesa, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is La Mesa Blvd Station.

Bus stations close to La Mesa:

  • Allison Av & Palm Av
  • La Mesa Bl & Grant Av
  • La Mesa Bl & University Av

Cable Car stations close to La Mesa:

  • La Mesa Blvd Station
  • Spring Street Station
  • Grossmont Station

By bus and cable car

To get from Escondido to La Mesa in San Diego, take the 235 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Broadway & Park Bl station. Next, take the ORANGE cable car from City College Station station to La Mesa Blvd Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

124min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Walk to La Mesa
Leaves from Escondido Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 99342
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75091
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon / Arnele
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75034
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to La Mesa
    Walk to
    La Mesa
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to La Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line 1, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Escondido to La Mesa?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Escondido and La Mesa in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Escondido to La Mesa in San Diego?

    The 235 bus line goes from Escondido Transit Center station near Escondido to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown station near La Mesa in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Escondido to La Mesa in San Diego by bus?

    The total travel time between Escondido and La Mesa in San Diego by bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Escondido to get to La Mesa in San Diego?

    Get on the 235 bus from the Escondido Transit Center stop near Escondido in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Escondido and La Mesa in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to La Mesa in San Diego.

  • How much is the bus fare from Escondido to La Mesa?

    The ride from Escondido to La Mesa costs $0.00.

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