The average train between Santa Clarita and La Mesa takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Clarita 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 every 3 hours between Santa Clarita and La Mesa. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Clarita is at 10:28 PM which arrives into La Mesa at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Santa Clarita to La Mesa? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita station and arriving at La Mesa station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Santa Clarita to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Santa Clarita and La Mesa is 228.9 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Newhall to 70th Street Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 5h 10m.