There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SNA - IAH
4h 56m$268–732Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane LGB - HOU
8h 34m$178–808Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
34h 40m$307–388Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
38h 39m$436–987Drive 1,512.2 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Houstoncar 1,512.2 mi
23h 24m$276–399Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
39h 27m$333–554
Dana Point to Houston by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Houston is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 23h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $260 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Houston. However, there are services departing from Golden Lantern-La Cresta and arriving at Rusk St @ Bagby St via Santa Ana, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and N Main St @ Airline Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Houston. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Houston via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.
The distance between Dana Point and Houston is 1396 miles. The road distance is 1521 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Houston without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 34h 40m and costs $300 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Dana Point to Houston, including transfers.
Dana Point to Houston bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Dana Point to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $260 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $300 - $390 and takes 34h 40m, you could also train, which costs $430 - $1,000 and takes 38h 39m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Rusk St @ Bagby St via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 34h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $420–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $24–35
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Houston bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal station.
Houston is 2h ahead of Dana Point. It is currently 12:05 PM in Dana Point and 2:05 PM in Houston.
Dana Point to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Houston is 1521 miles. It takes approximately 23h 24m to drive from Dana Point to Houston.
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