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How to get fromDana Point to Griffith Observatoryby train (Amtrak), bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Griffith Observatory by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    3h 36m
    $24–31

  2. Line 91 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus91
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Hillbus460
    5h 22m
    $8–12

  3. Line 90 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus90
    2. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    4h 3m
    $13–19

  4. Drive 63.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Griffith Observatorycar63.6 mi
    1h 19m
    $12–17

Dana Point to Griffith Observatory by bus, train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $19–23 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Griffith Observatory via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Hill, Pershing Square Station, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 5h 22m.

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