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How to get fromVista to Dana Pointby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Vista to Dana Point by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 19m
    $12–20

  2. Drive 36.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vista to Dana Pointcar car 36.6 mi
    39 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 302 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus bus 302
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 45m
    $12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vista to Dana Pointtaxi taxi 36.6 mi
    39 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 303 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 3m
    $12–18

Vista to Dana Point by tram, train, and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Vista to Dana Point. However, you can 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 Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 2h 45m.

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