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How to get fromDana Point to Pacific Beachby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Pacific Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 1m
    $25–52

  2. Drive 58.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dana Point to Pacific Beachcar car 58.9 mi
    1h 4m
    $11–16

  3. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 30
    5h 9m
    $13–23

Dana Point to Pacific Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Pacific Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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