The average train between Pasadena and La Mesa takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Pasadena 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 5 times a day between Pasadena and La Mesa. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Pasadena is at 9:31 PM which arrives into La Mesa at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pasadena to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Pasadena station and arriving at La Mesa station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Pasadena to La Mesa train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to La Mesa train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Pasadena and La Mesa is 185.4 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
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