What is the cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga?

The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga?

The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between La Mesa and Rancho Cucamonga?

No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from University Av & College Av and arriving at Foothill @ Archibald via San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between La Mesa and Rancho Cucamonga?

No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Rancho Cucamonga via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga?

The distance between La Mesa and Rancho Cucamonga is 177 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.

How do I travel from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga without a car?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga bus from?

La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga train from?

La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga bus arrive?

La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga train arrive?

La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga?

Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga.

Where can I stay near Rancho Cucamonga?

There are 238+ hotels available in Rancho Cucamonga.

La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain SB Line
6h 30m
$45–111
Drive 113.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Mesa to Rancho Cucamongacar 113.4 mi
1h 55m
$21–30
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
7h 51m
$30–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Ontario Convention Centerbus Cbx
8h 17m
$43–77

La Mesa to Rancho Cucamonga by tram, train, and foot

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Distance: 175.9 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from 70th Street Station to Rancho Cucamonga via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Av & College Av to Foothill @ Archibald via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 7h 51m.

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