There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 6m$27–51Train, line 90 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Dana Point Harbor-Park Lanternbus 90
4h 56m$14–18Drive 74.4 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to Doheny State Beachcar 74.4 mi
1h 25m$14–20
Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach is to train and line 90 bus which costs $13 - $18 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Doheny State Beach is 80 miles. The road distance is 74.8 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Van Nuys to Doheny State Beach.
There are 285+ hotels available in Doheny State Beach.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Doheny State Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 2h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- 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
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Dana Point Harbor-Park Lantern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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