There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Dana Point by plane, bus, train, taxi, 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$340–565Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Juan Capistranotrain IE-OC Line
9h 26m$51–82Taxi, 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
12h 16m$176–343Drive 364.3 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Dana Pointcar 364.3 mi
6h 10m$67–96Bus
- 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 26m$63–113
Phoenix to Dana Point by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Dana Point is to bus and train which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Dana Point is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $340 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
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 and train which takes 9h 26m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Phoenix to Dana Point, including transfers.
Phoenix to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Dana Point is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $340 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 26m.
Phoenix to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Monte Bus Stop station.
Dana Point is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 1:59 PM in Phoenix and 12:59 PM in Dana Point.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Juan Capistrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Downtown Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-800-2417
- Website
- downtowntaxi0.godaddysites.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Dana Point is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Phoenix to Dana Point.
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