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

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Carson is to bus and line 3 bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Carson is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Carson. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Carson St + Moneta Av via Beach Dr & W Campus S and Downtown Long Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Dana Point to Carson?

The distance between Dana Point and Carson is 80 miles. The road distance is 49.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dana Point to Carson without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $24 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Dana Point to Carson, including transfers.

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

Dana Point to Carson bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.

Where does the Dana Point to Carson bus arrive?

Dana Point to Carson bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Carson is 49 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Dana Point to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1607+ hotels available in Carson.

Dana Point to Carson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Carson by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / CarsonMetro J Line
3h 38m
$24–29
Bus, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel1
2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Av3
4h 2m
$5–6
Drive 49 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to Carson49 mi
54 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dana Point to Carson49 mi
54 min
$150–180

Dana Point to Carson by bus, train, and subway

81Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Carson St + Moneta Av via 7Th-Channel, Beach Dr & W Campus S, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 4h 2m.

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