There are 5 ways to get from Gardena to Dana Point by bus, train, tram, or car
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 Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 32m$23–46Line 125 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rosecrans / Denker to Norwalk Stationbus 125
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
4h 59m$5Line 3 bus, tram, line 46 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Redondo Beach & Western Ave to MLK Transit Centerbus 3
- Take the tram from Compton Station to 5th Street Stationtram
- Take the bus from Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE to 7th & Channel SEbus 46 / ...
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
4h 25mDrive 52.8 mi
- Drive from Gardena to Dana Pointcar 52.8 mi
59 min$10–14Tram, 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$24–46
Gardena to Dana Point by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gardena to Dana Point is to line 125 bus and bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Gardena to Dana Point is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Gardena to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Rosecrans / Denker and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Gardena station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Crenshaw C-Line 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 Gardena and Dana Point is 80 miles. The road distance is 53.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gardena to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 32m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Gardena to Dana Point, including transfers.
Gardena to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Rosecrans / Denker station.
Gardena to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line.
Gardena to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Norwalk Station.
What companies run services between Gardena, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rosecrans / Denker to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Compton Station to 5th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Rosecrans / Denker to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
- Phone
- (310) 965 8888
- Website
- ridegtrans.com
Bus from Redondo Beach & Western Ave to MLK Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://ridegtrans.com/
- Website
- ridelbt.com
Bus from Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE to 7th & Channel SE
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://ridelbt.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
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More Questions & Answers
Gardena to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Gardena to Dana Point is 53 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Gardena to Dana Point.
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