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

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Dana Point is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Tijuana and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Dana Point?

The distance between Tijuana and Dana Point is 94 miles. The road distance is 83.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tijuana to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs $22 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Tijuana to Dana Point, including transfers.

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

Tijuana to Dana Point bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Dana Point train from?

Tijuana to Dana Point train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Ysidro Station.

Where does the Tijuana to Dana Point bus arrive?

Tijuana to Dana Point bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Where does the Tijuana to Dana Point train arrive?

Tijuana to Dana Point train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at America Plaza Station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Dana Point is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Tijuana to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 282+ hotels available in Dana Point.

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

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

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram Blue
2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 54m
$23–58
Drive 83.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tijuana to Dana Pointcar 83.4 mi
1h 30m
$16–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Oceansidebus Tijuana
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 19m
$22–30
Bus, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Santa Anabus Lxus 3122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
6h 35m
$40–56

Tijuana to Dana Point by bus and train

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Distance: 93.6 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 6h 35m.

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