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How to get fromDana Point to Fresnoby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Dana Point to Fresno by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SNA - FAT
    4h 52m
    $437–879

  2. Bus via Long Beach

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    9h 55m
    $39–64

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 17m

  4. Drive  276.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Fresnocar car 276.3 mi
    4h 40m
    $51–73

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    6h 28m
    $113–293

  6. Train, bus via Tustin

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    8h 45m
    $45–74

  7. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    9h 34m
    $64–104

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 43m
    $53–81

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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