There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to Dana Point by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 26m$24–46Line 218 bus, bus, line 460 bus, line 577 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Fairfax / Melrosebus 218
- Take the bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 5thbus
- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Norwalk Stationbus 460
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
6h 27m$7–9Drive 69.2 mi
- Drive from Studio City to Dana Pointcar 69.2 mi
1h 18m$13–19Train, 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 29m$14–18
Studio City to Dana Point by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Dana Point is to line 218 bus and bus and line 460 bus and line 577 bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Laurel Canyon / Ventura and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Melrose / Fairfax, 5th / Hill, Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Studio City station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Studio City and Dana Point is 75 miles. The road distance is 69.6 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to Dana Point without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 26m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Studio City to Dana Point, including transfers.
Studio City to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Laurel Canyon / Ventura station.
Studio City to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.
Studio City to Dana Point bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Fairfax / Melrose station.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Fairfax / Melrose, Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 5th, 5th / Hill, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Fairfax / Melrose
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 5th / Hill to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Studio City to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Dana Point is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Studio City to Dana Point.
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