There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Sylmar by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
4h 10m$27–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus 92
6h 18m$5–7Drive 78.5 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Sylmarcar 78.5 mi
1h 33m$15–21Line 90 bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
4h 47m$11–17Line 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 Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus 92
7h 6m$27–48
Dana Point to Sylmar by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Sylmar is to bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Sylmar is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station and Main / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Dana Point and Sylmar is 82 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Dana Point to Sylmar, including transfers.
Dana Point to Sylmar bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Sylmar is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to Sylmar / San Fernando via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Hubbard / Glenoaks via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, and Main / 7th in around 6h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- 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 Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Sylmar bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Dana Point to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Sylmar is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Dana Point to Sylmar.
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