What is the cheapest way to get from El Centro to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Dana Point is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Centro to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from El Centro to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between El Centro and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from El Centro to Dana Point?

The distance between El Centro and Dana Point is 188 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.

How do I travel from El Centro to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from El Centro to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 29m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from El Centro to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from El Centro to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Centro to Dana Point bus from?

El Centro to Dana Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.

Where does the El Centro to Dana Point bus arrive?

El Centro to Dana Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from El Centro to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Dana Point is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from El Centro to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 296+ hotels available in Dana Point.

El Centro to Dana Point - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from El Centro to Dana Point by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 29m
$43–81
Drive 167.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Centro to Dana Pointcar 167.2 mi
2h 51m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 27m
$57–87

El Centro to Dana Point by bus and train

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5h 29mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.6 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 7h 27m.

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