How to get from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point by bus and train?

From Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point by bus and train

To get from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Vine station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 91 bus from Camino Capistrano-Ortega station to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Vine / Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Dana Point on the Moovit app.

168min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 9191
Walk to City of Dana Point
Leaves from Santa Monica / Vine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Vine
    ID 5386
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camino Capistrano-Ortega
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    San Clemente Metrolink Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor
    ID 1518
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Dana Point
    Walk to
    City of Dana Point
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point

The distance between Vine / Santa Monica and City of Dana Point is approximately 68.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dana Point – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point

To check the bus and train schedule from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Vine / Santa Monica) and destination (City of Dana Point), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 91.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vine / Santa Monica and City of Dana Point?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point?

    The 4 bus line goes from Santa Monica / Vine station near Vine / Santa Monica in Hollywood to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cesar E Chavez / New High station near City of Dana Point.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Vine / Santa Monica and City of Dana Point by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vine / Santa Monica to get to City of Dana Point?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Santa Monica / Vine stop near Vine / Santa Monica in Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Vine / Santa Monica and City of Dana Point?

    Get off the bus at the Cesar E Chavez / New High stop, which is closest to City of Dana Point.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point?

    The ride from Vine / Santa Monica to City of Dana Point costs $1.75.

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