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

The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $30.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Foothill @ Archibald and arriving at San Diego via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Rancho Cucamonga and arriving at 70th Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa?

The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and La Mesa is 177 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa, including transfers.

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

Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

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

Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rancho Cucamonga station.

Train or bus from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa?

The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa train arrive?

Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesa.

Where can I stay near La Mesa?

There are 2120+ hotels available in La Mesa.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 38m
$46–111
Drive 113.2 mi
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1. Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to La Mesacar 113.2 mi
1h 56m
$21–30
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 22m
$23–47
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 21m
$49–77

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

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.8 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to 70th Street Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego 4 times a day. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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