There are 2 ways to get from Chula Vista to Dana Point by tram, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Dana Point is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Dana Point is 81 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Dana Point without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Chula Vista to Dana Point, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Dana Point train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from E Street Station.
Chula Vista to Dana Point train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at America Plaza Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Dana Point is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Chula Vista to Dana Point.
There are 292+ hotels available in Dana Point.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chula Vista to Dana Point. However, you can take the vehicle to America Plaza Station, walk to San Diego, take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, walk to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, then take the bus to Del Obispo-Stonehill. Alternatively, you can drive from Chula Vista to Dana Point in around 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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