There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Dana Point by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DEN - SNA
4h 33m$180–595Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1200
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0900
24h 35m$162–294Bus, train
- Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
- Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
28h 16m$402–753Drive 1,029.6 mi
- Drive from Denver to Dana Pointcar 1,029.6 mi
16h 10m$188–272
Denver to Dana Point by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Dana Point is to bus which costs $160 - $300 and takes 24h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Dana Point is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
The distance between Denver and Dana Point is 894 miles. The road distance is 1035.6 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Dana Point without a car is to bus which takes 24h 35m and costs $160 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Denver to Dana Point, including transfers.
Denver to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Denver to Dana Point is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 24h 35m.
Denver to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Dana Point is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 3:03 PM in Denver and 2:03 PM in Dana Point.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 24h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Denver to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Denver to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Dana Point is 1036 miles. It takes approximately 16h 10m to drive from Denver to Dana Point.
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