The average bus between Dana Point and Santa Ana takes 2h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dana Point to Santa Ana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Dana Point and Santa Ana. The earliest departure is at 12:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dana Point is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Santa Ana at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 46m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 35m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Dana Point station and arriving at Santa Ana station via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Dana Point to Santa Ana bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Golden Lantern-La Cresta station.
Dana Point to Santa Ana bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8.
The distance between Dana Point and Santa Ana is 34.7 km. The road distance is 39 km.
OCTA operates a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 10m.