There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Upland by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain SB Line
4h 42m$28–54Line 1 bus, line 57 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
5h 9m$7–12Drive 52.4 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Uplandcar 52.4 mi
1h 3m$10–14Line 90 bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain
5h 18m$12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Centerbus 707
5h 36m$9–14
Dana Point to Upland by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Upland is to bus which costs $9 - $14 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Upland is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Upland. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Holt @ Plum via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4, Brea Mall and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Upland. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Upland via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Dana Point and Upland is 97 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Upland without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Dana Point to Upland, including transfers.
Dana Point to Upland bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Upland is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 57 bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Upland, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to Upland via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Holt @ Plum via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- 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 Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Upland bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
Dana Point to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Upland is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Dana Point to Upland.
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