There are 4 ways to get from Monrovia to Dana Point by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 21m$22–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
5h 4m$5–10Drive 60.8 mi
- Drive from Monrovia to Dana Pointcar 60.8 mi
1h 13m$12–16Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
5h 5m$6
Monrovia to Dana Point by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Dana Point is to tram and bus which costs $6 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Primrose Ave and Lime Ave and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Monrovia and Dana Point is 78 miles. The road distance is 61.2 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Dana Point without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 21m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Monrovia to Dana Point, including transfers.
Monrovia to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Monrovia to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Monrovia Station.
Monrovia to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Primrose Ave and Lime Ave to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Monrovia Station to 5th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Dana Point is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Monrovia to Dana Point.
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