There are 8 ways to get from Dana Point to Miami by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Miami International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SNA - MIA
7h 8m$286–578Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SAN - MIA
9h 2m$167–502Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus
2d 18h$478–704Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Miamibus
2d 21h$1,175–1,954Drive 2,696.9 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Miamicar 2,696.9 mi
42h 40m$493–711Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane SNA - FLL
8h 12m$229–784Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane LAX - MIA
9h 30m$229–715Train
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain
3d 20h$2,310–3,713
Dana Point to Miami by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Miami is to train and fly which costs $160 - $500 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Miami is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $280 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Miami. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Miami via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, Dallas Bus Station and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Miami station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Miami Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 20h.
The distance between Dana Point and Miami is 2342 miles. The road distance is 2712.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Miami without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $470 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Dana Point to Miami, including transfers.
Dana Point to Miami bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Miami is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $280 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $750 and takes 2 days 18h, you could also train, which costs $2,300 - $3,800 and takes 3 days 20h.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Miami, FL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Miami International Airport (MIA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Miami via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 2d 18h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Miami International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Miami International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Miami International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Miami International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Miami International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Miami International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Miami International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–390
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–240
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Gulfport to Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–180
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dana Point to Miami bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Miami is 3h ahead of Dana Point. It is currently 11:05 AM in Dana Point and 2:05 PM in Miami.
Dana Point to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Miami is 2713 miles. It takes approximately 42h 40m to drive from Dana Point to Miami.
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