There are 6 ways to get from San Gabriel to Dana Point by bus, train, car, or tram
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Line 78 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Las Tunas / Santa Anita to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 38m$22–44Bus
cheapest- 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
4h 50m$5Line 78 bus, train, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Las Tunas / Santa Anita to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
- Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
4h 26m$12–16Drive 57.9 mi
- Drive from San Gabriel to Dana Pointcar 57.9 mi
1h 9m$11–16Tram, train
- Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa 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 38m$24–46Bus via Cal State LA Busway Station
- 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
4h 55m$5–6
San Gabriel to Dana Point by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Gabriel to Dana Point is to bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from San Gabriel to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from San Gabriel to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Valley / Abbot and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from San Gabriel station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Sierra Madre Villa Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between San Gabriel and Dana Point is 77 miles. The road distance is 58.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Gabriel to Dana Point without a car is to line 78 bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from San Gabriel to Dana Point, including transfers.
San Gabriel to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
San Gabriel to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Sierra Madre Villa Station.
San Gabriel to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
What companies run services between San Gabriel, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Valley / Abbot to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 50m.
- 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
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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Las Tunas / Santa Anita to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Las Tunas / Santa Anita to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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 Gabriel to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between San Gabriel to Dana Point is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from San Gabriel to Dana Point.
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