What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Los Angeles is to bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at 6th / Broadway via 7th / Channel and Norwalk Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dana Point and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Dana Point to Los Angeles?

The distance between Dana Point and Los Angeles is 60 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dana Point to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $20 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Dana Point to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Los Angeles bus from?

Dana Point to Los Angeles bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Los Angeles train from?

Dana Point to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Dana Point to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Los Angeles is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $5 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Dana Point to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Dana Point to Los Angeles bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.

Where does the Dana Point to Los Angeles train arrive?

Dana Point to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Los Angeles is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Dana Point to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3155+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Dana Point to Los Angeles - 4 ways to travel via train, line 90 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 29m
$20–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
3h 55m
$4–5
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 10m
$10–14
Drive 56.5 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to Los Angelescar 56.5 mi
1h 6m
$11–15

Dana Point to Los Angeles by bus and train (Amtrak)

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59.5 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Los Angeles, 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, OCTA operates a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 2h.

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