There are 5 ways to get from San Fernando to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 23m$27–52Bus via Long Beach
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2006
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
5h 45m$11–15Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 24m$26–38Drive 77.5 mi
- Drive from San Fernando to Dana Pointcar 77.5 mi
1h 29m$15–21Train, 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
5h 3m$14–18
San Fernando to Dana Point by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Fernando to Dana Point is to bus via Long Beach which costs $11 - $16 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from San Fernando to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from San Fernando to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from San Fernando to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Sylmar / San Fernando and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between San Fernando and Dana Point is 82 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.
The best way to get from San Fernando to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from San Fernando to Dana Point, including transfers.
San Fernando to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
San Fernando to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Sylmar / San Fernando station.
The best way to get from San Fernando to Dana Point is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between San Fernando, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Del Obispo-Stonehill via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
San Fernando to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Fernando to Dana Point train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Fernando to Dana Point is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from San Fernando to Dana Point.
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