There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Monrovia by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram Metro A Line
3h 14m$22–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
5h 2m$4–10Drive 60.7 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Monroviacar 60.7 mi
1h 16m$12–16
Dana Point to Monrovia by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Monrovia is to bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Monrovia is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Monrovia. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Primrose Ave and Lime Ave via 7th / Channel and El Monte Station Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Monrovia station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Monrovia Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Dana Point and Monrovia is 78 miles. The road distance is 61.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Monrovia without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 14m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Dana Point to Monrovia, including transfers.
Dana Point to Monrovia bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Dana Point to Monrovia bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Monrovia, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Primrose Ave and Lime Ave via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, El Monte Station - Lower Level, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 5h 2m.
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Monrovia is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Dana Point to Monrovia.
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