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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dana Point and Los Angeles takes 4h 23m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dana Point to Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 23m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
3h 55m
$4–5

Dana Point to Los Angeles bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Dana Point and Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at 7Th-Channel and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 37m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles36h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 29m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 8m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 29m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 8m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 29m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 8m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 29m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 8m • 2 changes

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    OCTAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dana Point to Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

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

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