There are 3 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 30m$24–48Drive 65.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downtown San Diego to Dana Pointcar 65.2 mi
1h 9m$12–18Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 42m$35–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Dana Point is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown San Diego to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Downtown San Diego to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Downtown San Diego and Dana Point is 75 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown San Diego to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Downtown San Diego to Dana Point, including transfers.
Downtown San Diego to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
Downtown San Diego to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Downtown San Diego to Dana Point is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Downtown San Diego, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Downtown San Diego to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Downtown San Diego to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown San Diego to Dana Point is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Downtown San Diego to Dana Point.
There are 275+ hotels available in Dana Point.