The average train between Burbank and La Mesa takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Burbank to La Mesa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Burbank and La Mesa. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burbank is at 11:00 PM which arrives into La Mesa at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burbank to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Burbank station and arriving at La Mesa station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Burbank to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
Burbank to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Burbank and La Mesa is 197.3 km. The road distance is 234 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.