The average train between La Mesa and Riverside takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from La Mesa to Riverside. 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 4 hours between La Mesa and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from La Mesa is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Riverside at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from La Mesa to Riverside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa to Riverside. However, there are services departing from La Mesa station and arriving at Riverside station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
La Mesa to Riverside train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
La Mesa to Riverside train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
The distance between La Mesa and Riverside is 136.3 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a vehicle from 70th Street Station to Riverside - Downtown via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 5h 13m.