What is the cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Dana Point is to bus which costs $4 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Dana Point is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from 6th & Olive SE and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Long Beach to Dana Point?

The distance between Long Beach and Dana Point is 44 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Beach to Dana Point without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Long Beach to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Dana Point bus from?

Long Beach to Dana Point bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 7Th-Channel station.

Where does the Long Beach to Dana Point bus arrive?

Long Beach to Dana Point bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast station.

Can I drive from Long Beach to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Dana Point is 37 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Long Beach to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 284+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Long Beach to Dana Point - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car, and taxi

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
3h 8m
$3
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 51m
$16–33
Drive 37.3 mi
1. Drive from Long Beach to Dana Pointcar 37.3 mi
59 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Long Beach to Dana Pointtaxi 37.3 mi
59 min
$160–200

Long Beach to Dana Point by bus

110Weekly Buses

3h 8mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 43.8 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

OCTA operates a bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 2h.

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