What is the cheapest way to get from Marina del Rey to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Marina del Rey to Dana Point is to bus which costs $6 - $7 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Marina del Rey to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Marina del Rey to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Marina del Rey and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Marina del Rey to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Venice / Grand View and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Marina del Rey to Dana Point?

The distance between Marina del Rey and Dana Point is 80 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.

How do I travel from Marina del Rey to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Marina del Rey to Dana Point without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 59m and costs $26 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Marina del Rey to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Marina del Rey to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marina del Rey to Dana Point bus from?

Marina del Rey to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Grand View station.

Where does the Marina del Rey to Dana Point bus arrive?

Marina del Rey to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.

Can I drive from Marina del Rey to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Marina del Rey to Dana Point is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Marina del Rey to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 243+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Marina del Rey to Dana Point - 6 ways to travel via train, tram

There are 6 ways to get from Marina del Rey to Dana Point by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 59m
$26–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus 232
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
6h 5m
$6–7
Line 33 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 6m
$23–27
Drive 65.8 mi
1. Drive from Marina del Rey to Dana Pointcar 65.8 mi
1h 16m
$12–18
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 32m
Line 33 bus, train, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
4h 57m
$12–15

Marina del Rey to Dana Point by bus, tram, subway, and train

81Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Marina del Rey to Dana Point.

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Distance: 79.2 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Venice / Grand View to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 32m.

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