There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena to Dana Point by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 6m$22–44Line 267 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 267
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
5h 16m$5Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
4h 50m$6Drive 61.7 mi
- Drive from Pasadena to Dana Pointcar 61.7 mi
1h 11m$12–17Train, line 90 bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
4h 8m$12–16
Pasadena to Dana Point by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Dana Point is to line 267 bus and bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Pasadena and Dana Point is 70 miles. The road distance is 62.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Dana Point without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 6m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Pasadena to Dana Point, including transfers.
Pasadena to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy station.
Pasadena to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Memorial Park Station.
Pasadena to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Lower Level.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Memorial Park Station to 5th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Dana Point is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Pasadena to Dana Point.
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