There are 5 ways to get from Upland to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, 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 Upland to L.A. Union StationSB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
5h 6m$41–49Drive 115.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upland to San Diego115.1 mi
1h 56m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA W707 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6hTrain, fly
- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
4h 3m$95–335Line 66 bus, line 14 bus, bus, tram
- Take the bus from Foothill @ Euclid to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center66
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Center14
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Civic Center Station
6h 20m$27–79
Upland to San Diego by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Upland to San Diego is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Upland to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Upland to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Montclair Transit Center and arriving at San Diego via Cal State La Transit Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Upland to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Upland and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Upland and San Diego is 164 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from Upland to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Upland to San Diego, including transfers.
Upland to San Diego bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Montclair Transit Center station.
Upland to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Upland station.
The best way to get from Upland to San Diego is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Upland, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Upland to San Diego via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montclair Transit Center to San Diego via Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 6h.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from Foothill @ Euclid to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Upland to San Diego bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.
Upland to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upland to San Diego is 116 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Upland to San Diego.
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