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

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Ensenada is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Ensenada is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $460 - $700.

How far is it from Dana Point to Ensenada?

The distance between Dana Point and Ensenada is 259 km. The road distance is 233.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dana Point to Ensenada without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $750 - $1400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Dana Point to Ensenada, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Ensenada?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Ensenada is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Dana Point to Ensenada.

Where can I stay near Ensenada?

There are 484+ hotels available in Ensenada.

Dana Point to Ensenada - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Ensenada by train, tram, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram, bus
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus
5h 41m
$649–1,140
Drive 233.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dana Point to Ensenadacar 233.9 km
2h 51m
$461–666
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Cross Border Express Bus Stationbus Las Vegas / ...
2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus
5h 45m
$785–1,385
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus
7h 6m
$565–1,495

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dana Point to Ensenada.

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Distance: 258.8 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Ensenada via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Cross Border Express Bus Station, and Tijuana International Airport in around 5h 45m.

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