There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Upland by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train
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Line 57 bus, line 286 bus
best- Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus 286
4h 17m$7–12Train
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain SB Line
4h 21m$21–37Drive 41.8 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Uplandcar 41.8 mi
49 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Uplandtaxi 41.8 mi
49 min$150–180Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain SB Line
5h 11m$11–17
Costa Mesa to Upland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Upland is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Upland is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Upland. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Holt @ Plum via Bristol-Sunflower, Brea Mall and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Upland. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Upland via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Upland is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Upland without a car is to line 57 bus and line 286 bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Costa Mesa to Upland, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Upland bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Bristol-Sunflower station.
Costa Mesa to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Upland is to line 57 bus and line 286 bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Upland, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Holt @ Plum via Bristol-Sunflower, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Upland via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to Upland bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Ring-Brea Mall station.
Costa Mesa to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Upland is 42 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Costa Mesa to Upland.
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