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How to get fromLa Jolla to Dana Pointby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from La Jolla to Dana Point by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 30 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 29m
    $26–52

  2. Drive 56.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Dana Pointcar car 56.8 mi
    1h 3m
    $11–15

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 23m
    $14–23

La Jolla to Dana Point by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from La Jolla to Dana Point. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, walk to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, then take the bus to Del Obispo-Stonehill. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 23m.

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