There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Dana Point by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ACV - SNA
6h 22m$152–557Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ACV - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 26m$68–316Bus, train via Petaluma
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
21h 40m$134–231Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
24h 9m$204–427Drive 707.4 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Dana Pointcar 707.4 mi
12h 19m$130–187Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
22h 54m$155–271
Arcata to Dana Point by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Dana Point is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Dana Point is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $150 - $600.
The distance between Arcata and Dana Point is 646 miles. The road distance is 711.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train via Petaluma which takes 21h 40m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Arcata to Dana Point, including transfers.
The best way to get from Arcata to Dana Point is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 22h 54m.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Dana Point is 712 miles. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Arcata to Dana Point.
There are 284+ hotels available in Dana Point.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Copeland St Transit Mall, San Francisco Bus Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 22h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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