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Santa Monica to La Mesa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Monica and La Mesa takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Santa Monica 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 43m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
$62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
5h 10m
$46–103

Santa Monica to La Mesa train times

Trains run hourly between Santa Monica and La Mesa. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 8:56 PM which arrives into La Mesa at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to La Mesa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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