There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 55m$31–57Train, line 90 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
- Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
5h 52m$15–21Drive 114.2 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to Dana Pointcar 114.2 mi
2h 27m$21–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
6h 40m$17–21
Lancaster to Dana Point by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Dana Point is to train and line 90 bus which costs $15 - $22 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Lancaster and Dana Point is 137 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Lancaster to Dana Point, including transfers.
Lancaster to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Dana Point is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Lancaster to Dana Point.
There are 294+ hotels available in Dana Point.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Del Obispo-Stonehill via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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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