What is the cheapest way to get from Pacific Beach to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Pacific Beach to Dana Point is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pacific Beach to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Pacific Beach to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct train between Pacific Beach and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct train from Pacific Beach to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Pacific Beach to Dana Point?

The distance between Pacific Beach and Dana Point is 75 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.

How do I travel from Pacific Beach to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Pacific Beach to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $25 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Pacific Beach to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Pacific Beach to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pacific Beach to Dana Point train from?

Pacific Beach to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Where does the Pacific Beach to Dana Point train arrive?

Pacific Beach to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Pacific Beach to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Beach to Dana Point is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Pacific Beach to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 265+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Pacific Beach to Dana Point - 3 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Pacific Beach to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 6m
$26–52
Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pacific Beach to Dana Pointcar 58.9 mi
1h 4m
$11–16
Line 30 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 30
2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 48m
$14–23

Pacific Beach to Dana Point by bus and train (Amtrak)

91Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.5 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Pacific Beach, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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