The cheapest and fastest trains from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 2 trains that leave San Diego, CA for Dana Point, CA on Wed, May 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:01 AM1h18San Diego, CA5:19 AMDana Point, CA$241One-way0 transfers
2:01 AM1h18San Diego, CA3:19 AMDana Point, CA$251One-way0 transfers
4:01 AM1h18San Diego, CA5:19 AMDana Point, CA$241One-way0 transfers
2:01 AM1h18San Diego, CA3:19 AMDana Point, CA$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $80.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA:
A train is $62 (€50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA costing on average $87 (€70).
Other travel options to Dana Point, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.29 (€-9.12). The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
761 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h31 | 5:32 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
761 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h22 | 5:32 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 6:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h18 | 7:19 AM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 6:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 7:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 7:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h18 | 8:19 AM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 8:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 8:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 8:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 9:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 8:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h18 | 9:19 AM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 9:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 10:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h18 | 11:19 AM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 10:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 11:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 11:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 12:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 1:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 12:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h18 | 1:19 PM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 1:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h18 | 2:19 PM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 2:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 2:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 2:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h18 | 3:19 PM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 2:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 3:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 2:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 3:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 5:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h18 | 5:19 PM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 5:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 5:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h21 | 6:22 PM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 5:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h33 | 6:34 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA
Trains from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Diego, CA and Dana Point, CA from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dana Point, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Diego, CA to Dana Point, CA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with various public and private options.
- The Fish Market
- Karl Strauss Brewing Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1.25
- The Westin San Diego
- The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- San Diego Trolley: Blue Line, Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several spaces for commuters and visitors.
- Casa Guadalajara
- Old Town Mexican Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.25
- Old Town Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town
- Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- Trolley: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150, 923, 928
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