There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Grand Canyon by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Village
6h 16m$399–836Drive 492.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dana Point to Grand Canyoncar 492.5 mi
8h 40m$90–130Train, bus, shuttle
- Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge
15h 14m$151–156Train, bus
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
15h 41m$350–543Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SNA - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge
8h 45m$271–463Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Phoenixbus Cbx
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
19h 22m$148–223
Dana Point to Grand Canyon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Grand Canyon is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Grand Canyon is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 16m and costs $390 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Grand Canyon. However, there are services departing from Golden Lantern-La Cresta and arriving at Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Santa Ana, Jefferson St & 24th St, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Flagstaff Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.
The distance between Dana Point and Grand Canyon is 591 miles. The road distance is 495.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Grand Canyon without a car is to train and bus and shuttle which takes 15h 14m and costs $150 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Dana Point to Grand Canyon, including transfers.
Dana Point to Grand Canyon bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Dana Point to Grand Canyon bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Phoenix station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Grand Canyon is 495 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Dana Point to Grand Canyon.
There are 13+ hotels available in Grand Canyon.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Phoenix, Jefferson St & 24th St, Washington St & 41st Pl, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Flagstaff Train Station, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 19h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–190
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Village
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $278
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
- Phone
- +1 602-698-7800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luxury Coach of America
Bus from San Bernardino to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- Luxury Coach of America
- Phone
- +1 702-978-7368
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Park Express
Shuttle from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- National Park Express
Shuttle from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- National Park Express
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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