There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 6m$29–54Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- 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
6h 10m$8–18Drive 56.1 mi
- Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Pointcar 56.1 mi
1h 7m$11–15Bus via El Monte
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 492 / ...
- 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
6h 27m$8–14Bus
- Take the bus from Ontario Convention Center to Santa Anabus El Paso
8h 50m$31–43
Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point is to bus via El Monte which costs $8 - $14 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Foothill @ Archibald and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Montclair Transit Center, Pomona Transit Center, Ring-Brea Mall and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Rancho Cucamonga and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Dana Point is 102 miles. The road distance is 56.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point, including transfers.
Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rancho Cucamonga station.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs $8 - $18 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to Del Obispo-Stonehill via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Montclair Transit Center, Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3, and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
- +1 714-560-6282
- 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
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Ontario Convention Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3 station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Dana Point.
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