There are 4 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
4h 9m$21–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus 83
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Sylmar Stationbus 92
6h 48m$10–15Bus via Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 59m$19–32Drive 78.6 mi
- Drive from Mission Viejo to Santa Claritacar 78.6 mi
1h 25m$15–21
Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita is to bus which costs $10 - $15 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Mission Viejo and Santa Clarita is 80 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Ana Bus Stop, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Newhall via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 4h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Main / 7th to Sylmar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Mission Viejo to Santa Clarita.
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