There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Dana Point by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
2h 53m$125–565Bus via Long Beach
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
11h 16m$62–96Bus
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Montebus Nogales / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus Lxus 3105
8h 46m$109–142Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 13m$199–424Drive 364.3 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Dana Pointcar 364.3 mi
6h 10m$67–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 49m$80–145Bus #2
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus El Paso
15h 24m$75–108
Phoenix to Dana Point by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Dana Point is to bus via Long Beach which costs $60 - $100 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Dana Point is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via El Monte and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Phoenix and Dana Point is 364 miles. The road distance is 366.4 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Dana Point without a car is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Phoenix to Dana Point, including transfers.
Phoenix to Dana Point bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Dana Point is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 46m.
Phoenix to Dana Point bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Dana Point is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Phoenix to Dana Point.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via El Monte, El Monte, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $24–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Phoenix to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
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