What is the cheapest way to get from California to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from California to Dana Point is to tram and bus which costs $6 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from California to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between California and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from California to Dana Point?

The distance between California and Dana Point is 60 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.

How do I travel from California to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from California to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from California to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from California to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Dana Point bus from?

California to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Dana Point?

The best way to get from California to Dana Point is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the California to Dana Point bus arrive?

California to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from California to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Dana Point is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from California to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 284+ hotels available in Dana Point.

California to Dana Point - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from California to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 46m
$15–31
Tram, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
4h 21m
$6
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 18m
$19–31
Drive 56.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Dana Pointcar 56.9 mi
1h 4m
$11–15
Train, line 90 bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
2h 43m
$11–14

California to Dana Point by train and bus (Amtrak)

81Weekly Services

1h 46mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.5 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between California, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $12–29 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–30 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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