The average train between La Mesa and San Francisco takes 16h 16m and the fastest train takes 16h 12m. There is at least one train per day from La Mesa to San Francisco. 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 once daily between La Mesa and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Mesa is at 5:24 AM which arrives into San Francisco at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 16h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Mesa to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from La Mesa station and arriving at San Francisco station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
La Mesa to San Francisco train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
La Mesa to San Francisco train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Oakland station.
The distance between La Mesa and San Francisco is 741.3 km. The road distance is 977 km.
You can take a vehicle from 70th Street Station to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Lake Merritt in around 17h.