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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Pasadena and Dana Point takes 5h 15m and the fastest bus takes 4h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from South 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.

5h 15m
Duration
79 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

South Pasadena to Dana Point bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between South Pasadena and Dana Point. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Pasadena is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Dana Point at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Cal State La Transit Center and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 36m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 34m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA11h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 34m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 34m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 34m • 3 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesOCTA4h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South 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.

Map of how to get from South Pasadena to Dana Point.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Cal State La Transit Center, Cal State LA Busway Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h.

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