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How to get fromValley Center to Dana Pointby bus, tram, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Valley Center to Dana Point by bus, tram, train, or car

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  1. Line 388 bus, tram, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14bus bus 388
    2. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 39m
    $14–25

  2. Drive 51.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valley Center to Dana Pointcar car 51.7 mi
    1h 2m
    $10–14

  3. Line 305 bus, line 303 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus bus 305
    2. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 50m
    $14–23

Valley Center to Dana Point by bus, tram, and train

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Valley Center, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Valley Center to Dana Point. However, you can take the line 388 bus to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, walk to Escondido Transit Center, take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, 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 bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 50m.

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