The average bus between Pasadena and Dana Point takes 5h 19m and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pasadena to Dana Point. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Pasadena and Dana Point. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pasadena is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Dana Point at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at El Monte Station - Lower Level and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Pasadena to Dana Point? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Pasadena station and arriving at Dana Point station via El Monte Station - Lower Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Pasadena to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy station.
Pasadena to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast station.
The distance between Pasadena and Dana Point is 86.2 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 16m.