There are 2 ways to get from Dana Point to San Ysidro by train, tram, or car
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Dana Point to San Ysidro by bus, train, and tram
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The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to San Ysidro is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to San Ysidro is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to San Ysidro station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Beyer Blvd Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Dana Point and San Ysidro is 88 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to San Ysidro without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 39m and costs $20 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Dana Point to San Ysidro, including transfers.
Dana Point to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Dana Point to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to San Ysidro is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Dana Point to San Ysidro.
There are 1290+ hotels available in San Ysidro.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and San Ysidro, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dana Point to San Ysidro. However, you can take the bus to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, walk to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to Beyer Blvd Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Dana Point to San Ysidro in around 1h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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