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How to get fromCarmel Valley to Dana Pointby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 36m
    $47–68

  2. Drive 48.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Dana Pointcar car 48.8 mi
    54 min
    $9–13

  3. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & Del Mar Heights Rd to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 19m
    $34–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carmel Valley to Dana Pointtaxi taxi 48.8 mi
    54 min
    $220–260

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  • Distance: 53.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $14–29 and the journey takes 55 min.

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