There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 56m$34–76Bus via Downey
cheapest- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
6h 48m$8–9Bus, train, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- 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
5h 57m$16–20Drive 96.2 mi
- Drive from Thousand Oaks to Dana Pointcar 96.2 mi
1h 46m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
6h 26m$10
Thousand Oaks to Dana Point by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Dana Point is to bus via Downey which costs $8 - $9 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Thousand Oaks and Dana Point is 117 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Thousand Oaks to Dana Point, including transfers.
Thousand Oaks to Dana Point bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.
Thousand Oaks to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Dana Point is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $10 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Flower St & 7th St, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 5th Street Station, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 6h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4
- 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
Thousand Oaks to Dana Point bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Thousand Oaks to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Dana Point is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Dana Point.
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