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

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There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Dana Point by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ACV - SNA
    5h 53m
    $442–1,287

  2. Drive 707.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to Dana Pointcar car 707.3 mi
    12h 20m
    $130–187

  3. Bus via San Rafael

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus FlixBus N2003
    22h 23m
    $151–235

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 30m
    $249–485

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACV - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $417–957

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 25m
    $154–259

Arcata to Dana Point by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Petaluma, SMART Petaluma Downtown, SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito del Norte BART, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim - ARTIC, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 22h 23m.

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