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

The cheapest way to get from Pacific Palisades to Dana Point is to bus which costs $7 - $8 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pacific Palisades to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Pacific Palisades and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Palisades to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Pacific Palisades station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Pacific Palisades to Dana Point?

The distance between Pacific Palisades and Dana Point is 84 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pacific Palisades to Dana Point without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 3m and costs $25 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Pacific Palisades to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pacific Palisades to Dana Point bus from?

Pacific Palisades to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Santa Monica station.

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

Pacific Palisades to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Pacific Palisades to Dana Point bus arrive?

Pacific Palisades to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.

Where does the Pacific Palisades to Dana Point train arrive?

Pacific Palisades to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.

Can I drive from Pacific Palisades to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Palisades to Dana Point is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Pacific Palisades to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 293+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Pacific Palisades to Dana Point - 5 ways to travel via train, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Palisades to Dana Point by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 3m
$25–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus 232
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
6h 45m
$7–8
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 21m
$24–34
Drive 71.5 mi
1. Drive from Pacific Palisades to Dana Pointcar 71.5 mi
1h 24m
$14–19
Line 33 bus, train, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
5h 50m
$12–17

Pacific Palisades to Dana Point by bus, tram, subway, and train

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Distance: 83.2 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs, 5th / Santa Monica, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 5h 21m.

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