There are 7 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Upland by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain SB Line
3h 40m$45–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coast-Laguna 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
4h 30m$7–11Drive 45 mi
- Drive from Laguna Beach to Uplandcar 45 mi
54 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Laguna Beach to Uplandtaxi 45 mi
54 min$130–170Line 57 bus, line 286 bus
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus 286
4h 45m$7–12Train via Santa Ana-Santiago
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain SB Line
5h 10m$31–46Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Pomona North Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 40m$12–15
Laguna Beach to Upland by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Upland is to bus which costs $7 - $11 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Upland is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Beach to Upland. However, there are services departing from Coast-Laguna and arriving at Montclair Transit Center via 7th / Channel and El Monte Station Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Beach to Upland. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Upland via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Laguna Beach and Upland is 100 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Upland without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Laguna Beach to Upland, including transfers.
Laguna Beach to Upland bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Coast-Laguna station.
Laguna Beach to Upland train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Upland is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Upland, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Laguna Beach to Upland via Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coast-Laguna to Montclair Transit Center via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, El Monte Station - Lower Level, and El Monte Station Upper Level in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Upland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Pomona North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Laguna Beach to Upland bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Laguna Beach to Upland train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Upland is 45 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Laguna Beach to Upland.
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