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How to get fromDana Point to Tucsonby bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Dana Point to Tucson by bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 91 bus, train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Camino Capistrano-Old Missionbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    6h 13m
    $81–454

  2. Drive  463.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dana Point to Tucsoncar car 463.5 mi
    7h 28m
    $77–111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    13h 7m
    $302–482

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Tucsonbus bus Huntington Park / ...
    15h 8m
    $82–136

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    6h 38m
    $87–392

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    6h 58m
    $369–765

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    7h 39m
    $111–579

  8. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LGB - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    8h 42m
    $126–531

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tucsonbus bus Cbx
    16h 36m
    $83–131

Dana Point to Tucson by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to Tucson Amtrak Station via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 13h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Broadway/Country Club via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Huntington Park, 12th Av/Canada St, 6th Av/Pennington, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 15h 8m.

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