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How to get fromDana Point to Ensenadaby bus, train, tram, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Ensenada by bus, train, tram, or car

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  1. Line 90 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus bus 90
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    6h 21m
    $1,136–1,696

  2. Drive  233.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dana Point to Ensenadacar car 233.8 km
    2h 50m
    $483–697

  3. Train, tram, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus bus
    6h 47m
    $1,251–2,306

  4. Train, tram, bus via Tijuana Airport (TIJ)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    7h 11m
    $1,261–2,606

  5. Train, bus via Oceanside

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus bus
    7h 38m
    $896–1,256

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Ensenadabus bus Lxus 3103
    8h 8m
    $876–1,746

Dana Point to Ensenada by bus, train, and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Ensenada, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Ensenada via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Cbx, and Tijuana International Airport in around 6h 21m.

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