What is the cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego?

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

Is there a direct bus between Rancho Cucamonga and Downtown San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego. However, there are services departing from Foothill @ Archibald and arriving at San Diego via Montclair Transit Center, Cal State La Transit Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Rancho Cucamonga and Downtown San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego. However, there are services departing from Rancho Cucamonga and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego?

The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Downtown San Diego is 170 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.

How do I travel from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $40 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego bus from?

Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Montclair Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego train from?

Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rancho Cucamonga station.

Train or bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego?

The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego bus arrive?

Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.

Where does the Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego train arrive?

Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego?

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

Where can I stay near Downtown San Diego?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Downtown San Diego.

Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 40m
$44–97
Line 66 bus, line 15 bus, bus, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 66
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 15 / ...
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus
4. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to City College Stationtram
6h 6m
$20–43
Drive 112.8 mi
1. Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diegocar 112.8 mi
1h 55m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 4m
$44–70

Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego by bus, tram, and foot

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Distance: 169.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to Downtown San Diego via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and San Diego in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Downtown San Diego via Montclair Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and San Diego in around 7h 4m.

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