There are 3 ways to get from Ontario to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 57m$30–56Line 286 bus, bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus 286
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3bus 57
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
5h 43m$7–12Drive 49.9 mi
- Drive from Ontario to Dana Pointcar 49.9 mi
59 min$10–14
Ontario to Dana Point by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Dana Point is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Dana Point is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Pomona Transit Center, Ring-Brea Mall and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Ontario and Dana Point is 97 miles. The road distance is 50.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Ontario to Dana Point, including transfers.
Ontario to Dana Point bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
Ontario to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Dana Point is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 286 bus and bus and line 1 bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3, and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to Dana Point bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Brea Mall station.
Ontario to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Dana Point is 50 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Ontario to Dana Point.
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