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
3h 39m$34–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Devonshire St & Reseda Blvdbus 419
6h 37m$8–11Line 90 bus, train, line 240 bus
- 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 17m$13–18Drive 81.3 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to California State Universitycar 81.3 mi
1h 38m$15–22
Dana Point to California State University by bus, train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to California State University is to bus which costs $8 - $11 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to California State University is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to California State University. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at CSUN Transit Center via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, Figueroa St & 12th St and Reseda / Devonshire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
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 3h 39m.
The distance between Dana Point and California State University is 87 miles. The road distance is 81.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to California State University without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Dana Point to California State University, including transfers.
Dana Point to California State University bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern 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 3h 39m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $11 and takes 6h 37m.
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 $22–60 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to California State University via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, Figueroa / Pico, Figueroa St & 12th St, Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd, Reseda / Devonshire, and CSUN Transit Center in around 6h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
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Booking & Getting There
Dana Point to California State University bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
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 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Dana Point to California State University.
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