What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Dana Point is to line 55 bus and line 1 bus which costs $4 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Dana Point is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Main-1St and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Dana Point?

The distance between Santa Ana and Dana Point is 25 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Dana Point without a car is to train and bus which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Santa Ana to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Dana Point bus from?

Santa Ana to Dana Point bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-1St station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Dana Point bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Dana Point bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 7 station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Dana Point is 26 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Santa Ana to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 284+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Santa Ana to Dana Point - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 90 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Dana Point by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Del Obispo-Stonehillbus 91
55 min
$9–12
Line 55 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main-1St to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 7bus 55
2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
3h 6m
$4
Line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
1h 48m
$8–10
Drive 25.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Dana Pointcar 25.9 mi
31 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Dana Pointtaxi 25.9 mi
31 min
$110–140

Santa Ana to Dana Point by train and bus

123Weekly Services

55 minAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.9 mi
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

OCTA operates a bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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