What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits is to bus and line 20 bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and La Brea Tar Pits?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Wilshire / Curson via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station and 7th / Maple. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Dana Point and La Brea Tar Pits?

No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to La Brea Tar Pits station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Wilshire / Fairfax Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits?

The distance between Dana Point and La Brea Tar Pits is 68 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits without a car?

The best way to get from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $22 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits bus from?

Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits train from?

Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits?

The best way to get from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits bus arrive?

Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.

Where does the Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits train arrive?

Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits.

Where can I stay near La Brea Tar Pits?

There are 3369+ hotels available in La Brea Tar Pits.

Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 1m
$22–44
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Cursonbus 20
4h 59m
$5–7
Drive 63.5 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pitscar 63.5 mi
1h 16m
$12–17
Line 90 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
2. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
3h 42m
$12–16

Dana Point to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 68.1 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, 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 La Brea Tar Pits via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, and Wilshire / Curson in around 4h 59m.

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