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How to get fromDana Point to La Jollaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to La Jolla by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    3h 34m
    $25–52

  2. Drive 56.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dana Point to La Jollacar car 56.5 mi
    1h 3m
    $11–15

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    4h 47m
    $13–23

Dana Point to La Jolla by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dana Point to La Jolla. However, you can take the line 91 bus to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, walk to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Transit Center, then take the line 30 bus to Silverado St & Herschel Av. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and UTC Transit Center in around 4h 47m.

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