What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Clarita?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Clarita is to line 90 bus and train which costs $12 - $17 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Clarita?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Santa Clarita?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Dana Point and Santa Clarita?

No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Dana Point to Santa Clarita?

The distance between Dana Point and Santa Clarita is 90 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $28 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to Santa Clarita?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Dana Point to Santa Clarita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Santa Clarita bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Santa Clarita train from?

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

Train or bus from Dana Point to Santa Clarita?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $23 and takes 6h.

Where does the Dana Point to Santa Clarita bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dana Point to Santa Clarita train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dana Point to Santa Clarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Santa Clarita is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Dana Point to Santa Clarita.

Where can I stay near Santa Clarita?

There are 169+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.

Dana Point to Santa Clarita - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Santa Clarita by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
4h 26m
$28–53
Line 90 bus, train
cheapest
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
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
5h 3m
$12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h
$16–23
Drive 87.8 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to Santa Claritacar 87.8 mi
1h 41m
$16–24

Dana Point to Santa Clarita by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 89.5 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to Newhall via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 6h.

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