There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Dana Point by train, bus, night bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 47m
3 alternative options
Train, line 90 bus • 2h 46m
Night bus • 2h 21m
Drive • 1h 3m
Los Angeles to Dana Point by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Dana Point is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Camino Capistrano-Ortega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Dana Point is 60 miles. The road distance is 59.1 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $2 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Los Angeles to Dana Point, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Dana Point is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Los Angeles to Dana Point.
There are 227+ hotels available in Dana Point. Prices start at $67 USD per night.
- Distance: 59.9 miles
- Duration: 1h 47m
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2 - $70 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a vehicle from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $2 - $19
- Child Coach - short notice
- $10 - $21
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $11 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $13 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16 - $27
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $25 - $80
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $65
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $8 - $70
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Tustin station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9 - $25
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- children 5 and under with a paid adult
- $0
- Senior / Disabled / Medicare
- $4 - $16
- Student / Youth 6-18
- $6 - $17
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Night bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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