What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Ana is to line 1 bus and line 55 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at 1St-Main via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Dana Point to Santa Ana?

The distance between Dana Point and Santa Ana is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.

How do I travel from Dana Point to Santa Ana without a car?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Ana without a car is to line 91 bus and train which takes 1h 17m and costs $9 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to Santa Ana?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Dana Point to Santa Ana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Santa Ana bus from?

Dana Point to Santa Ana bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.

Where does the Dana Point to Santa Ana bus arrive?

Dana Point to Santa Ana bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Santa Ana is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Dana Point to Santa Ana.

Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1466+ hotels available in Santa Ana.

Dana Point to Santa Ana - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 91 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Santa Ana by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 91 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Del Obispo-Lighthouse to Camino Capistrano-Old Missionbus 91
2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 17m
$9–15
Line 1 bus, line 55 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 1
2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 8 to 1St-Mainbus 55
2h 47m
$4
Line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
1h 52m
$8–11
Drive 25.6 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to Santa Anacar 25.6 mi
33 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dana Point to Santa Anataxi 25.6 mi
33 min
$110–140

Dana Point to Santa Ana by bus and train

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1h 17mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

OCTA operates a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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