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Riverside to La Mesa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Riverside and La Mesa takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverside 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.

4h 30m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
$58
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train IE-OC Line
  2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
4h 21m
$40–86

Riverside to La Mesa train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Riverside and La Mesa. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 5:10 PM which arrives into La Mesa at 9:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Ana and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to 70th Street Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 21m.

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