What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Upland?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Upland is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Upland?

The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Upland is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel Valley and Upland?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel Valley to Upland. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Foothill @ 2nd Avenue via San Bernardino Transit Center and Fontana Metrolink Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Carmel Valley and Upland?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel Valley station to Upland. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Upland via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Carmel Valley to Upland?

The distance between Carmel Valley and Upland is 131 miles. The road distance is 99.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel Valley to Upland without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Upland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $50 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Carmel Valley to Upland?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Carmel Valley to Upland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel Valley to Upland bus from?

Carmel Valley to Upland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Carmel Valley to Upland train from?

Carmel Valley to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Carmel Valley to Upland?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Upland is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Carmel Valley to Upland bus arrive?

Carmel Valley to Upland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the Carmel Valley to Upland train arrive?

Carmel Valley to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carmel Valley to Upland?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to Upland is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Carmel Valley to Upland.

Where can I stay near Upland?

There are 219+ hotels available in Upland.

Carmel Valley to Upland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Upland by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 31m
$53–70
Drive 98.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Uplandcar 98.7 mi
1h 50m
$18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain SB Line
4h 39m
$69–119
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to Montclair Transit Centerbus 699 / ...
5h 22m
$79–148

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Distance: 129.9 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Upland, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley to Upland via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 39m.

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