There are 3 ways to get from El Monte to Dana Point by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus Lxus 3105
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 25m$33–46Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
3h 47m$4Drive 54.9 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Dana Pointcar 54.9 mi
1h 2m$10–14
El Monte to Dana Point by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Dana Point is to bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte station to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station - Lower Level and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between El Monte and Dana Point is 56 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from El Monte to Dana Point, including transfers.
El Monte to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
El Monte to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Dana Point is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from El Monte to Dana Point.
There are 283+ hotels available in Dana Point.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via 7th / Channel and 7Th-Channel in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $24–35
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
- Adult One-way
- $2
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