What is the cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Dana Point is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Balboa Park and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Park to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Zoo Pl and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via San Diego and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Balboa Park and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct train from Balboa Park to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Balboa Park to Dana Point?

The distance between Balboa Park and Dana Point is 77 miles. The road distance is 64.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $26 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Balboa Park to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Balboa Park to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Dana Point bus from?

Balboa Park to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Dana Point train from?

Balboa Park to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Balboa Park to Dana Point?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Dana Point is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $26 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Balboa Park to Dana Point bus arrive?

Balboa Park to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Where does the Balboa Park to Dana Point train arrive?

Balboa Park to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Balboa Park to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to Dana Point is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Balboa Park to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 272+ hotels available in Dana Point.

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There are 3 ways to get from Balboa Park to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 31m
$26–57
Drive 64.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balboa Park to Dana Pointcar 64.4 mi
1h 10m
$12–17
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 41m
$38–57

Balboa Park to Dana Point by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 76.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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