There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 32m$47–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Devonshire St & Reseda Blvdbus 419
6h 17m$7–9Drive 81.6 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Northridgecar 81.6 mi
1h 34m$15–22Line 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
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain
4h 50m$11–17
Dana Point to Northridge by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Northridge is to bus which costs $7 - $9 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Northridge is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Northridge. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Northridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Dana Point and Northridge is 85 miles. The road distance is 82.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Northridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Dana Point to Northridge, including transfers.
Dana Point to Northridge bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Northridge is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $9 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, Figueroa / Pico, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 6h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- 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
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
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Booking & Getting There
Dana Point to Northridge bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Dana Point to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Northridge is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Dana Point to Northridge.
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