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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to Dana Pointby subway, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 34m
    $22–44

  2. 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 subway
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus 1
    5h 32m
    $6–7

  3. Train, line 90 bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus 90
    4h 36m
    $12–16

  4. Drive 66.3 mi

    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Dana Pointcar car 66.3 mi
    1h 15m
    $13–18

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 73.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Dana Point. However, you can walk to Universal / Studio City Station, 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 vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 4h 36m.

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