There are 5 ways to get from Upland to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 58m$28–53Line 286 bus, bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus 286
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3bus 57
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
5h 43m$7–12Drive 52.4 mi
- Drive from Upland to Dana Pointcar 52.4 mi
1h 3m$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 492 / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
5h 53m$7–11Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Pomona North Station to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
5h 55m$12–14
Upland to Dana Point by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Upland to Dana Point is to bus which costs $7 - $12 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Upland to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Upland to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Pomona Transit Center, Ring-Brea Mall and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Upland to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Upland and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Upland and Dana Point is 97 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.
The best way to get from Upland to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Upland to Dana Point, including transfers.
Upland to Dana Point bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
Upland to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Upland station.
The best way to get from Upland to Dana Point is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 286 bus and bus and line 1 bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Upland, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Upland to Del Obispo-Stonehill via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3, and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Pomona North Station to 5th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Upland to Dana Point bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Brea Mall station.
Upland to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upland to Dana Point is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Upland to Dana Point.
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