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 55m$238–682Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus 2
- Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
34h 42m$266–468Train (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$520–1,142Drive 1,512.2 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Houstoncar 1,512.2 mi
23h 24m$276–399Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- 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 39m$238–1,008Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001
36h 32m$239–413
Dana Point to Houston by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Houston is to bus which costs $230 - $420 and takes 36h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $230 - $700.
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, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and N Main St @ Airline Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 42m.
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 Los Angeles which takes 34h 42m and costs $260 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 55m and costs $230 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $260 - $470 and takes 34h 42m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 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, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 34h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
Bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Santa Ana to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Houston bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Houston is 2h ahead of Dana Point. It is currently 4:38 PM in Dana Point and 6:38 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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