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How to get fromPortland to Dana Pointby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Dana Point by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    4h 30m
    $203–528

  2. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    $144–320

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    29h 10m
    $169–274

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    33h 30m
    $314–720

  5. Drive  1,019.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Dana Pointcar car 1,019.6 mi
    17h 14m
    $187–269

Portland to Dana Point by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 892.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Sacramento Bus Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 29h 10m.

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