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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tucson

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    3h 4m
    $141–528

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tucsonbus bus Cbx
    16h 35m
    $83–131

  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
    $169–372

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Tucsonbus bus Huntington Park / ...
    15h 8m
    $90–136

  5. Drive 463.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Tucsoncar car 463.5 mi
    7h 28m
    $85–123

  6. Fly 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
    4h 31m
    $181–763

Dana Point to Tucson by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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) 4 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.

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