There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tucson
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane SNA - TUS
3h 4m$146–548Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest- Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
13h 53m$70–119Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
13h 7m$180–372Drive 463.5 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Tucsoncar 463.5 mi
7h 28m$85–123Fly to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
4h 31m$366–813Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tucsonbus Cbx
16h 35m$83–131
Dana Point to Tucson by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Tucson is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $70 - $120 and takes 13h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Tucson is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo and arriving at Tucson via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Katella + Harbor and San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Dana Point and Tucson is 448 miles. The road distance is 466.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Tucson without a car is to train which takes 13h 7m and costs $180 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Dana Point to Tucson, including transfers.
Dana Point to Tucson bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Katella + Harbor station.
Dana Point to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Tucson is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 13h 7m, you could also bus via San Bernardino, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 13h 53m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–390
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 Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Bus from Santa Ana to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Tucson bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at San Bernardino station.
Dana Point to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Tucson is 466 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Dana Point to Tucson.
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