What is the cheapest way to get from Universal City to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Universal City to Dana Point is to subway and line 460 bus and line 577 bus and bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Universal City to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Universal City to Dana Point is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct train between Universal City and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct train from Universal 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 10m.

How far is it from Universal City to Dana Point?

The distance between Universal City and Dana Point is 73 miles. The road distance is 66.7 miles.

How do I travel from Universal City to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Universal City to Dana Point without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 10m and costs $21 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Universal City to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Universal City to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Universal City to Dana Point train from?

Universal City to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.

Where does the Universal City to Dana Point train arrive?

Universal City to Dana Point train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.

Can I drive from Universal City to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Universal City to Dana Point is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Universal City to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 265+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Universal City to Dana Point - 4 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal City to Dana Point by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 10m
$22–44
Subway, line 460 bus, line 577 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Stationbus 460
3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channelbus 577
4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
5h 9m
$6–7
Drive 66.3 mi
1. Drive from Universal City to Dana Pointcar 66.3 mi
1h 15m
$13–18
Train, line 90 bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
4h 12m
$12–16

Universal City to Dana Point by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 72.4 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Universal City, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal City to Dana Point. However, you can take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, walk to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, then take the bus to Del Obispo-Stonehill. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Flower / 7th, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 9m.

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