What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Castaic?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Castaic is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Castaic?

The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Castaic is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Mission Viejo and Castaic?

No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Castaic station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Santa Ana and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Mission Viejo and Castaic?

No, there is no direct train from Mission Viejo to Castaic. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Santa Clarita via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Mission Viejo to Castaic?

The distance between Mission Viejo and Castaic is 94 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mission Viejo to Castaic without a car?

The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Castaic without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Mission Viejo to Castaic?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Mission Viejo to Castaic, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mission Viejo to Castaic bus from?

Mission Viejo to Castaic bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Mission Viejo to Castaic train from?

Mission Viejo to Castaic train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Mission Viejo to Castaic?

The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Castaic is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Ana, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Mission Viejo to Castaic bus arrive?

Mission Viejo to Castaic bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Mission Viejo to Castaic train arrive?

Mission Viejo to Castaic train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Mission Viejo to Castaic?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Castaic is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Mission Viejo to Castaic.

Where can I stay near Castaic?

There are 61+ hotels available in Castaic.

Mission Viejo to Castaic - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Castaic by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain AV Line
4h 30m
$51–77
Drive 87.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mission Viejo to Castaiccar 87.1 mi
1h 30m
$16–23
Bus via Santa Ana (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 37m
$60–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus 83
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
3. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Sylmar Stationbus 92
7h 10m
$40–56

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Distance: 93.7 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Castaic, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Castaic via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Santa Clarita in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Castaic via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station in around 4h 37m.

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