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Trip Overview

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.

4h 49m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
$84
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
  2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
5h 13m
$55–101

La Mesa to Riverside train times

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 8:35 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.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 15m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains7h 41m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains7h 41m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains7h 41m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains7h 41m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains7h 41m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains4h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from La Mesa to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

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.

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