The average bus between Dana Point and Carson takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dana Point to Carson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Dana Point and Carson. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Dana Point is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Carson at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at 7Th-Channel and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dana Point to Carson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Carson. However, there are services departing from Dana Point station and arriving at Carson station via 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Dana Point to Carson bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Carson bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Carson St + Moneta Av station.
The distance between Dana Point and Carson is 67.6 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Carson St + Moneta Av via 7Th-Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 3h 47m.