There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 57m$22–44Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Gowerbus 4
4h 47m$5–7Drive 62.7 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Hollywoodcar 62.7 mi
1h 13m$12–17Line 90 bus, train
- 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 OC Line
3h 38m$12–16
Dana Point to Hollywood by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Hollywood is to bus and line 4 bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Hollywood is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Santa Monica / Gower via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station and Broadway / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Hollywood / Vine Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Dana Point and Hollywood is 69 miles. The road distance is 63.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Dana Point to Hollywood, including transfers.
Dana Point to Hollywood bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Hollywood is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Santa Monica / Gower via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, and Broadway / 7th in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- 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 Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- 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 Los Angeles
Bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Gower
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Hollywood bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Dana Point to Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Hollywood is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Dana Point to Hollywood.
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