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The average bus between Dana Point and Carson takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dana Point to Carson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 58m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 3 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
  2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Avbus bus 3
3h 43m
$5–6

Dana Point to Carson bus times

Buses run hourly between Dana Point and Carson. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Dana Point is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Carson at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at 7Th-Channel and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 18m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit8h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 16m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 13m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 39m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 22m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 37m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 38m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 22m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 37m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 38m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 22m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 37m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 38m • 2 changes

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    OCTALong Beach TransitTorrance Transit3h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dana Point to Carson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dana Point to Carson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Carson St + Moneta Av via 7Th-Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 3h 43m.

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