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

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Visalia is to train and bus via Tustin which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Visalia is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Dana Point to Visalia?

The distance between Dana Point and Visalia is 248 miles. The road distance is 241 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dana Point to Visalia without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $50 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Dana Point to Visalia, including transfers.

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

Dana Point to Visalia bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.

Where does the Dana Point to Visalia bus arrive?

Dana Point to Visalia bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Visalia?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Visalia is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Dana Point to Visalia.

Where can I stay near Visalia?

There are 80+ hotels available in Visalia.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Visalia?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Visalia. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo and arriving at Visalia Transit Center via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Downtown Los Angeles and Betty & Road 67. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Visalia by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus Greyhound US0810
7h 57m
$51–75
Train, bus via Tustin
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus Greyhound US0810
8h 20m
$40–64
Drive 239.6 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to Visaliacar 239.6 mi
4h 10m
$44–64
Train, bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
8h 9m
$63–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus 83
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
3. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Goshenbus
10h 10m
$50–81

Dana Point to Visalia by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.2 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Visalia Transit Center via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Goshen, and Betty & Road 67 in around 10h 10m.

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