There are 4 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Corona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Irvine to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
5h 35m$36–72Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
6h 50m$18–41Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
6h 24m$26–42Drive 106.2 mi
- Drive from Imperial Beach to Coronacar 106.2 mi
1h 47m$20–28
Imperial Beach to Corona by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imperial Beach to Corona is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Imperial Beach to Corona is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Imperial Beach to Corona. However, there are services departing from Palm Av & 9th St and arriving at East Grand + Kress via San Diego, Artic - Dock 6, Village of Orange Zone 5 and Galleria @ Tyler WB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Imperial Beach station to Corona. However, there are services departing from Palm Avenue Station and arriving at Corona - North Main via San Diego and Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Imperial Beach and Corona is 132 miles. The road distance is 106.8 miles.
The best way to get from Imperial Beach to Corona without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Imperial Beach to Corona, including transfers.
Imperial Beach to Corona bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Imperial Beach to Corona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Imperial Beach to Corona is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Corona, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Corona - North Main via Palm Av & Hollister St, Palm Avenue Station, Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, and Irvine in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to East Grand + Kress via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Anaheim, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler WB in around 6h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Imperial Beach to Corona bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Anaheim station.
Imperial Beach to Corona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imperial Beach to Corona is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Imperial Beach to Corona.
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