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How to get from Escondido Transit Center to La Mesa by bus?

From Escondido Transit Center to La Mesa by bus

To get from Escondido Transit Center to La Mesa in San Diego, take the 235 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl station. Next, take the 1 bus from El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station to Allison Av & Date Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

93min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Bus - 1
1
Leaves from Escondido Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 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
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
    ID 13485
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    La Mesa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Allison Av & Date Av
    Ride to bus station
    Allison Av & Date Av
    ID 13410
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Escondido Transit Center to La Mesa by bus and cable car

To get from Escondido Transit Center to La Mesa in San Diego, take the 280 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to B St & 5th Av station. Next, take the ORANGE cable car from Fifth Avenue Station station to La Mesa Blvd Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

102min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 280
280
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
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Downtown Sd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    B St & 5th Av
    ID 40244
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Fifth Avenue Station
    ID 75089
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75034
    37 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 Transit Center to La Mesa

The distance between Escondido Transit Center, San Diego and La Mesa, San Diego is approximately 37.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Escondido Transit Center 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 Transit Center

Escondido Transit Center is located at Escondido Transit Center, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Escondido Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Escondido Transit Center:

  • Escondido Transit Center
  • Valley Pkwy & Tulip St
  • Quince St & Norlak 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 Bl & University Av.

Bus stations close to La Mesa:

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

Cable Car stations close to La Mesa:

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

From Escondido Transit Center to La Mesa by bus and cable car

To get from Escondido Transit Center to La Mesa in San Diego, take the 280 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to B St & 5th Av station. Next, take the ORANGE cable car from Fifth Avenue Station station to La Mesa Blvd Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

102min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 280
280
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
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Downtown Sd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    B St & 5th Av
    ID 40244
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Fifth Avenue Station
    ID 75089
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75034
    37 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 Transit Center to La Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 280, Cable Car line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Escondido Transit Center and La Mesa?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Escondido Transit Center to La Mesa?

    The 235 bus line goes from Escondido Transit Center station near Escondido Transit Center in 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 Transit Center to La Mesa by bus?

    The total travel time between Escondido Transit Center in Escondido and La Mesa in San Diego by bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Escondido Transit Center to get to La Mesa?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Escondido Transit Center and La Mesa?

    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 Transit Center to La Mesa?

    The ride from Escondido Transit Center to La Mesa costs $0.00.