How to get from La Mesa to San Diego by bus?

From La Mesa to San Diego by bus

To get from La Mesa to San Diego in San Diego, take the 1 bus from Allison Av & Date Av station to El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station. Next, take the 235 bus from I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl station to Broadway & 4th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

57min$0.00
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 235
235
Leaves from Allison Av & Date Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    La Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Fashion Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
    ID 13484
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl
    ID 88919
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Broadway & 4th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 4th Av
    ID 10841
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from La Mesa to San Diego by bus via 1 and 215

To get from La Mesa to San Diego in San Diego, take the 1 bus from Allison Av & Date Av station to El Cajon Bl & Winona Av station. Next, take the 215 bus from El Cajon Bl & Winona Av station to Broadway & 4th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

70min$0.00
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 215
215
Leaves from Allison Av & Date Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    La Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Fashion Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & Winona Av
    ID 11377
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Broadway & 4th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 4th Av
    ID 10841
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Mesa to San Diego

The distance between La Mesa, San Diego and San Diego, San Diego is approximately 10.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Mesa to San Diego 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 La Mesa

La Mesa is located at La Mesa, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Allison Av & Spring St.

Bus stations close to La Mesa:

  • Allison Av & Spring St
  • Allison Av & Palm Av
  • University Av & Allison Av

Cable Car stations close to La Mesa:

  • Grossmont Station
  • Spring Street Station

Public transit stations close to San Diego, San Diego

San Diego is located at San Diego, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is 1st Av & Broadway.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • 1st Av & Broadway
  • Broadway & 1st Av
  • 5th Av & B St

Cable Car stations close to San Diego:

  • Civic Center Station
  • Courthouse Station
  • Fifth Avenue Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from La Mesa to San Diego by bus via 1 and 215

To get from La Mesa to San Diego in San Diego, take the 1 bus from Allison Av & Date Av station to El Cajon Bl & Winona Av station. Next, take the 215 bus from El Cajon Bl & Winona Av station to Broadway & 4th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

70min$0.00
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 215
215
Leaves from Allison Av & Date Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    La Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Fashion Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & Winona Av
    ID 11377
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Broadway & 4th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 4th Av
    ID 10841
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 235.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 215.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Fashion Valley station near La Mesa to El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station near San Diego in San Diego

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

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

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Fashion Valley stop near La Mesa in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza stop, which is closest to San Diego in San Diego.

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

    The ride from La Mesa to San Diego costs $0.00.