Museum Hours and Pricing
The Pacific Southwest Railroad Museum Association proudly operates the Campo Railroad Museum and the La Mesa Depot Museum.
Campo Railroad Museum in Campo, CA
Museum Hours (January – September)
Open: Saturdays and Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM
NOTE: All PSRMA facilities are smoke-free environments to help promote a healthy family atmosphere.
General Admission –
For those wishing to visit the museum only without a train ride, pricing is as follows:
Infants – Free (under 1)
Children – $5.00 (ages 1-17)
Adults – $10.00 (ages 18+)
Seniors – $9.00 (ages 65+)
Active Military – $9.00 (w/ID)
Train Rides: Check Train Rides in menu bar for more information on the Golden State and all our special event rides. Train ride tickets includes admission to the museum.
Museum Hours (October)
Open: Saturdays and Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM
Open: Saturday, October 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st 5 PM to 9 PM
for Sip-N-Scare passengers only.
Museum Hours (November)
Open: Sunday, November 1st, 9 AM to 5 PM
Closed: The museum will be closed from November 2nd to the 26th.
Open: Friday, November 27th, 3 PM to 9 PM
for North Pole Limited passengers only.
Open: Saturday, November 28th, 3 PM to 9 PM
for North Pole Limited passengers only.
Open: Sunday, November 29th, 1 PM to 7 PM
for North Pole Limited passengers only.
Museum Hours (December)
Open: Friday, December 4th, 11th, and 18th, 3 PM to 9 PM
for North Pole Limited passengers only.
Open: Saturday, December 5th, 12th, and 19th, 3 PM to 9 PM
for North Pole Limited passengers only.
Open: Sunday, December 6th, 13th, and 20th, 1 PM to 7 PM
for North Pole Limited passengers only.
Closed: The museum will be closed from December 21st, 2026 through January 8th, 2027
La Mesa Depot Museum in La Mesa, CA
Static Train Display
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Museum and Docent-Lead Tours
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 PM (noon) to 3 PM
Admission
Admission to the La Mesa Depot Museum is always free. Donations are accepted.
Any unforeseen modifications to the hours will be posted on the home page of this website.
Directions to the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
Campo Railroad Museum
All train rides depart from the depot at the Campo Railroad Museum!
750 Depot St.
Campo, California 91906
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association’s main facility is the Campo Railroad Museum. The Campo Railroad Museum is located in Campo, California, a pleasant fifty-mile drive east of downtown San Diego. Over 100 major pieces of railroad equipment, including steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars and cabooses are on display there.
Driving Directions to Campo Railroad Museum:
From Interstate 8:
- Exit at exit number 51 for Buckman Springs Road (about 45 minutes East of San Diego or 60 minutes West of El Centro)
- Head south on Buckman Springs Road to the end at State Highway 94 (10 miles)
- Turn right onto State Highway 94 for 1.5 miles crossing over the railroad tracks
- After passing over the railroad tracks, make an immediate turn left onto Forrest Gate Road and another immediate left onto Railroad Museum Road and follow the signs into the museum
Estimated total drive time from Downtown San Diego: 1 hour, from El Centro 1.5 hours.
Please allow extra time when driving to the Campo Railroad Museum. Foul weather and traffic can significantly affect your drive time.
Alternatively, you may take State Highway 94 from downtown San Diego. Highway 94 is a two-lane country highway east of Spring Valley, which makes for an interesting scenic drive for those so inclined. Please allow an extra 30 minutes when taking State Highway 94
You should allow about 90 minutes of driving time from downtown San Diego for the first time you make the trip. Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before your excursion’s departure time.
La Mesa Depot Museum
4695 Nebo Drive
La Mesa, California 91941
The La Mesa Depot Museum is located at the historic depot at La Mesa, CA. The La Mesa Depot is the oldest building still in its original form in La Mesa and is also the only surviving railroad station from the San Diego and Cuyamaca Railway. Come take a look through the ticketing area and telegrapher’s station in the small exhibit area and take a look at the display train parked outside.