There are 5 ways to get from Upland to Carlsbad by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 8m$35–71Drive 81.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upland to Carlsbadcar 81.8 mi
1h 31m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
4h 30m$22–41Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
4h 41m$16–25Line 286 bus, line 59 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus 286
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
5h 56m$16–28
Upland to Carlsbad by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Upland to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Upland to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Upland to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Montclair Transcenter and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Upland to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Upland and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Upland and Carlsbad is 123 miles. The road distance is 82.3 miles.
The best way to get from Upland to Carlsbad without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Upland to Carlsbad, including transfers.
Upland to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Upland to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Upland station.
The best way to get from Upland to Carlsbad is to train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Upland, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Upland to Oceanside via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montclair Transcenter to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Upland to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Upland to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upland to Carlsbad is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Upland to Carlsbad.
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