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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Dana Point is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Dana Point?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Dana Point is 163 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Santa Barbara to Dana Point, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Dana Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Dana Point?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Dana Point is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Dana Point bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Dana Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Dana Point is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Santa Barbara to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 284+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Santa Barbara to Dana Point - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 5m
$43–92
Drive 151.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Dana Pointcar 151.6 mi
2h 43m
$28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 43m

Santa Barbara to Dana Point by train and bus (Amtrak)

37Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 5h 43m.

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