There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to California State University by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 9m$28–57Line 90 bus, train, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus 240
5h 16m$13–18Drive 80.4 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to California State Universitycar 80.4 mi
1h 40m$15–22Line 90 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Pacoima - Margot Hair Stylingbus 1
6h 9m$35–53
Dana Point to California State University by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to California State University is to line 90 bus and train and line 240 bus which costs $13 - $18 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to California State University is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to California State University. However, there are services departing from Golden Lantern-La Cresta and arriving at Nordhoff / Lindley via Santa Ana and Osborne / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to California State University. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Northridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Dana Point and California State University is 87 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to California State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Dana Point to California State University, including transfers.
Dana Point to California State University bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Golden Lantern-La Cresta station.
Dana Point to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to California State University is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 90 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and California State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to California State University via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Osborne / Laurel Canyon, and Nordhoff / Lindley in around 6h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Pacoima - Margot Hair Styling
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $26–40
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to California State University bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8.
Dana Point to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to California State University is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Dana Point to California State University.
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