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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Uplandby train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Upland by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain train SB Line
    3h 25m
    $66–88

  2. Line 57 bus, line 286 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 286
    4h 2m
    $6–16

  3. Drive  41.8 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Uplandcar car 41.8 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Uplandtaxi taxi 41.8 mi
    49 min
    $150–180

  5. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Katellabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Montclair Transcenterbus bus Greyhound US0901
    4h 5m
    $15–21

  6. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain train SB Line
    5h 21m
    $11–17

Costa Mesa to Upland by bus

Calendar111Weekly Buses
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Upland, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Costa Mesa to Upland via Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Montclair Transit Center via Bristol-Sunflower, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 4h 2m.

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