The average train between San Francisco and La Mesa takes 21h 10m and the fastest train takes 21h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Francisco 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 6 times a week between San Francisco and La Mesa. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 8:55 AM which arrives into La Mesa at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 21h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at La Mesa station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
San Francisco to La Mesa train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
San Francisco to La Mesa train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between San Francisco and La Mesa is 741.3 km. The road distance is 980 km.
You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to La Mesa Blvd Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Courthouse Station in around 17h 50m.