What is the cheapest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Rancho Santa Margarita and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point?

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Dana Point is 26 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.

How do I travel from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point without a car is to line 89 bus and line 91 bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point bus from?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa station.

Where does the Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point bus arrive?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 station.

Can I drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 262+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point - 3 ways to travel via line 89 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 89 bus, line 91 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3bus 89
2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harborbus 91
2h 6m
$4
Drive 15.3 mi
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1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Pointcar 15.3 mi
22 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Pointtaxi 15.3 mi
22 min
$50–60

Rancho Santa Margarita to Dana Point by bus

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2h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.1 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 2h 6m.

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