There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Dana Point by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PDX - SNA
4h 30m$183–638Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
29h 10m$161–301Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
33h 30m$404–804Drive 1,019.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to Dana Pointcar 1,019.6 mi
17h 13m$187–269
Portland to Dana Point by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Dana Point is to bus which costs $160 - $310 and takes 29h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Dana Point is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Sacramento Bus Station and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 30m.
The distance between Portland and Dana Point is 898 miles. The road distance is 1025.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Dana Point without a car is to bus which takes 29h 10m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Portland to Dana Point, including transfers.
Portland to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Dana Point is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 29h 10m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $850 and takes 33h 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Dana Point is 1026 miles. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Portland to Dana Point.
There are 260+ hotels available in Dana Point.