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

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    7h 2m
    $262–937

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 23m
    $134–442

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus 1
    2d 11h
    $379–623

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3bus bus 57
    2d 22h
    $665–1,651

  5. Drive  2,398.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Dana Pointcar car 2,398.1 mi
    39h 4m
    $438–633

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 11m
    $143–359

Charlotte to Dana Point by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,123.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 2d 11h.

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