There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to La Mesa by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 27m$48–114Drive 178.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to La Mesacar 178.4 mi
3h 15m$33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
6h 43m$37–69Train, fly
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
6h 24m$182–598
Lancaster to La Mesa by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to La Mesa is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to La Mesa is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to La Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at 70th Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Lancaster and La Mesa is 212 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to La Mesa without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Lancaster to La Mesa, including transfers.
Lancaster to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to La Mesa is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Lancaster to La Mesa.
There are 1766+ hotels available in La Mesa.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to 70th Street Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 6h 27m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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