How to get from La Mesa to Valley Center by bus?

From La Mesa to Valley Center by bus

To get from La Mesa to Valley Center in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Allison Av & Date Av station to El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 388 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from La Mesa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Valley Center on the Moovit app.

144min$2.50
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Valley Center
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
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl
    ID 88918
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Pala
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd
    ID 20388
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Valley Center
    Walk to
    Valley Center
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From La Mesa to Valley Center by bus and cable car

To get from La Mesa to Valley Center in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE cable car from La Mesa Blvd Station station to City College Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 388 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from La Mesa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Valley Center on the Moovit app.

166min$2.50
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Valley Center
Leaves from La Mesa Blvd Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75035
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 10109
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Pala
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd
    ID 20388
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Valley Center
    Walk to
    Valley Center
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Mesa to Valley Center

The distance between La Mesa, San Diego and Valley Center, San Diego is approximately 50.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Mesa to Valley Center by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from La Mesa to Valley Center

To check the bus schedule from La Mesa to Valley Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (La Mesa) and destination (Valley Center), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From La Mesa to Valley Center by bus and cable car

To get from La Mesa to Valley Center in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE cable car from La Mesa Blvd Station station to City College Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 388 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from La Mesa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Valley Center on the Moovit app.

166min$2.50
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Valley Center
Leaves from La Mesa Blvd Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    La Mesa Blvd Station
    ID 75035
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 10109
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Pala
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley Center Rd & Queensbridge Rd
    ID 20388
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Valley Center
    Walk to
    Valley Center
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 235, Bus line 388.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Cable Car line ORANGE, Bus line 235, Bus line 388.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between La Mesa and Valley Center in San Diego by bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza stop near La Mesa in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl stop, which is closest to Valley Center in San Diego.

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

    The ride from La Mesa to Valley Center costs $2.50.

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