There are 6 ways to get from Downey to Dana Point by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Downey to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus 2037
- Take the train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 28m$12–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
4h 4m$5Tram, train
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 35m$24–46Drive 46.3 mi
- Drive from Downey to Dana Pointcar 46.3 mi
53 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Downey to Dana Pointtaxi 46.3 mi
53 min$150–190Bus via Lakewood & Hardwick SW
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
4h 12m$6
Downey to Dana Point by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downey to Dana Point is to bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Downey to Dana Point is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Downey to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Firestone / Downey and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Downey station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Lakewood Blvd Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Downey and Dana Point is 48 miles. The road distance is 46.5 miles.
The best way to get from Downey to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 28m and costs $11 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Downey to Dana Point, including transfers.
Downey to Dana Point bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 7Th-Channel station.
Downey to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line.
Downey to Dana Point bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast station.
What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
OCTA operates a bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downey to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Downey to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Dana Point is 47 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Downey to Dana Point.
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