There are 3 ways to get from Corona to National City by train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 11m$33–66Train, bus, tram
cheapest- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the tram from UTC Station to 8th Street Stationtram
5h 17m$15–32Drive 98.4 mi
- Drive from Corona to National Citycar 98.4 mi
1h 39m$18–26
Corona to National City by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Corona to National City is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Corona to National City is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct train from Corona to National City station. However, there are services departing from Corona - North Main and arriving at 8th Street Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Corona and National City is 123 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from Corona to National City without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Corona to National City, including transfers.
Corona to National City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Corona - North Main station.
Corona to National City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Corona to National City is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Corona to National City.
There are 2162+ hotels available in National City.
What companies run services between Corona, CA, USA and National City, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Corona - North Main to 8th Street Station via Irvine, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Corona - North Main to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Corona - North Main to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from UTC Station to 8th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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