There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
3h 23m$13–25Drive 55.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dana Point to Rancho Bernardocar 55.1 mi
59 min$11–15Train, line 303 bus, line 305 bus
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus 305
5h 13m$15–28
Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Rancho Bernardo. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Dana Point and Rancho Bernardo is 63 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 23m and costs $13 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo, including transfers.
Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo is 55 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo.
There are 372+ hotels available in Rancho Bernardo.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dana Point to Rancho Bernardo. However, you can take the bus to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, walk to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido Transit Center, then take the line 235 bus to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Pomerado Rd & Rancho Bernardo Rd via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
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