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How to get fromDana Point to Catalinaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Catalina by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Tucson, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    2. Take the bus from Bombardier/Aeropark Blvd to Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain Viewbus bus
    6h 42m
    $146–538

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tucsonbus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Irvington/9th Av to Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain Viewbus bus 203X
    18h 37m
    $83–131

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    17h 7m
    $155–320

  4. Drive 461.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Catalinacar car 461.3 mi
    7h 30m
    $85–122

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    6h 57m
    $390–862

  6. Fly to Scottsdale Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane plane SNA - SCF
    2. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 6th Av/Pennington to Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain Viewbus bus
    8h 11m
    $135–428

Dana Point to Catalina by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 477.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Pomona Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to SS/Hawser St/Oracle via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Tucson, Craycroft/I-10 TTT, Laos Transit Center, Irvington/9th Av, and SS/Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View in around 18h 37m.

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