There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 20m$21–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus 232
7h 7m$7–9Line 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 Pacoima - San Fernandobus 1
5h 54m$35–53Drive 73.8 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Van Nuyscar 73.8 mi
1h 25m$14–20Line 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 OC Line
4h 11m$13–18
Dana Point to Van Nuys by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Van Nuys is to bus which costs $7 - $9 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Golden Lantern-La Cresta and arriving at Van Nuys / Victory via Santa Ana and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Dana Point and Van Nuys is 79 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Dana Point to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Dana Point to Van Nuys bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Golden Lantern-La Cresta station.
Dana Point to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Van Nuys is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $21 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 90 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Van Nuys / Victory via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Pacoima - San Fernando, and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon in around 5h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- 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
- Adult One-way
- $2
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
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Dana Point to Van Nuys bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8.
Dana Point to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Van Nuys is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Dana Point to Van Nuys.
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