What is the cheapest way to get from La Quinta to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from La Quinta to Dana Point is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Quinta to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from La Quinta to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between La Quinta and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from La Quinta to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from La Quinta to Dana Point?

The distance between La Quinta and Dana Point is 157 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.

How do I travel from La Quinta to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from La Quinta to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train via San Bernardino which takes 5h 7m and costs $70 - $100.

How long does it take to get from La Quinta to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from La Quinta to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Quinta to Dana Point bus from?

La Quinta to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Quinta to Dana Point bus arrive?

La Quinta to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from La Quinta to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between La Quinta to Dana Point is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from La Quinta to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 285+ hotels available in Dana Point.

La Quinta to Dana Point - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 90 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from La Quinta to Dana Point by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train via San Bernardino
best
1. Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2202 / ...
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Juan Capistranotrain IE-OC Line
5h 7m
$71–99
Drive 121.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Quinta to Dana Pointcar 121.2 mi
2h 25m
$23–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 18m
Bus, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
6h 18m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus Nogales / ...
2. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3bus 57
7h 53m
$75–116

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 6h 18m.

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