There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
4h 16m$13–19Line 1 bus, line 57 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
5h 49m$8–18Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Centerbus 707
5h 45m$9–14Drive 56 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Rancho Cucamongacar 56 mi
1h 8m$11–15Line 90 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Ontario Convention Centerbus Cbx
6h 55m$31–46
Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga is to bus which costs $9 - $14 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Foothill @ Archibald via 7th / Channel, El Monte Station Upper Level and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano and arriving at Rancho Cucamonga via San Bernardino Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Dana Point and Rancho Cucamonga is 89 miles. The road distance is 56.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga, including transfers.
Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Juan Capistrano station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $13 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from San Juan Capistrano to San Bernardino Depot 4 times a week. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Foothill @ Archibald via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, El Monte Station - Lower Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, and Montclair Transit Center in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Ontario Convention Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Bernardino Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Dana Point to Rancho Cucamonga.
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