What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Pasadena is to bus and line 267 bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Pasadena is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Colorado / Garfield via 7th / Channel and El Monte Station - Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Dana Point and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Dana Point to Pasadena?

The distance between Dana Point and Pasadena is 70 miles. The road distance is 61.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dana Point to Pasadena without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 59m and costs $22 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Dana Point to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Pasadena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Pasadena train from?

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

Where does the Dana Point to Pasadena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dana Point to Pasadena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dana Point to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Pasadena is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Dana Point to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Dana Point to Pasadena - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Pasadena by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 59m
$22–44
Bus, line 267 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Colorado / Garfieldbus 267
4h 58m
$4–5
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
4h 17m
$6
Drive 61.3 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to Pasadenacar 61.3 mi
1h 13m
$12–17
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 40m
$12–16

Dana Point to Pasadena by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 69.2 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Colorado / Garfield via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, and El Monte Station - Lower Level in around 4h 58m.

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