There are 4 ways to get from Ojai to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 1m$119–162Drive 137.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ojai to Dana Pointcar 137.2 mi
2h 38m$25–37Line 16 bus, line 6 bus, bus, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mallbus 16
- Take the bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Otcbus 6
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
9h 32m$40–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oxnard to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 13m$34–78
Ojai to Dana Point by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ojai to Dana Point is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ojai to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ojai to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Ojai Ave & Fox and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via VTC at Pacific View Mall, Oxnard and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Ojai to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Ventura - East and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Ojai and Dana Point is 152 miles. The road distance is 138 miles.
The best way to get from Ojai to Dana Point without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 1m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ojai to Dana Point, including transfers.
Ojai to Dana Point bus services, operated by Gold Coast Transit, depart from Ojai Ave & Fox station.
Ojai to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Ventura - East station.
The best way to get from Ojai to Dana Point is to train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 1m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and line 6 bus and bus and line 90 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Ojai, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ojai to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Ventura - East, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via VTC at Pacific View Mall, Otc, Oxnard, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 9h 32m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 805-487-4222
- Website
- GoldCoast Transit
Bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- GoldCoast Transit
- Schedules at
- GoldCoast Transit Routes and Schedules
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $1
- Adults 19 - 64
- $2
Bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Otc
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- GoldCoast Transit
- Schedules at
- GoldCoast Transit Routes and Schedules
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $0
- Adults 19 - 64
- $0
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Booking & Getting There
Ojai to Dana Point bus services, operated by Gold Coast Transit, arrive at VTC at Pacific View Mall station.
Ojai to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojai to Dana Point is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Ojai to Dana Point.
There are 284+ hotels available in Dana Point.


