There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to San Dimas by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 59m$13–25Line 57 bus, line 286 bus, line 492 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol-Civic Center to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus 286
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave Wbus 492
3h 51m$5–20Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 51m$9–16Drive 27.8 mi
- Drive from Orange County to San Dimascar 27.8 mi
30 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Orange County to San Dimastaxi 27.8 mi
30 min$100–130Train, tram
- Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
2h$10–13
Orange County to San Dimas by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange County to San Dimas is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Orange County to San Dimas is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to San Dimas. However, there are services departing from Bristol-Civic Center and arriving at Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W via Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Orange County to San Dimas station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Dimas Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Orange County and San Dimas is 66 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.
The best way to get from Orange County to San Dimas without a car is to train and tram via Los Angeles which takes 1h 59m and costs $13 - $25.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Orange County to San Dimas, including transfers.
Orange County to San Dimas bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Bristol-Civic Center station.
Orange County to San Dimas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Orange County to San Dimas bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Ring-Brea Mall station.
What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and San Dimas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bristol-Civic Center to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W via Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center, and Montclair Transit Center in around 3h 51m.
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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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
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Bristol-Civic Center to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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More Questions & Answers
Orange County to San Dimas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to San Dimas is 28 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Orange County to San Dimas.
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