What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Palm Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to Palm Springs?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Golden Lantern-La Cresta and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Dana Point to Palm Springs?

The distance between Dana Point and Palm Springs is 127 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.

How do I travel from Dana Point to Palm Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to Palm Springs?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Dana Point to Palm Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Palm Springs bus from?

Dana Point to Palm Springs bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Golden Lantern-La Cresta station.

Where does the Dana Point to Palm Springs bus arrive?

Dana Point to Palm Springs bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Palm Springs is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Dana Point to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1696+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

Dana Point to Palm Springs - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 41m
$40–58
Drive 98.9 mi
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1. Drive from Dana Point to Palm Springscar 98.9 mi
2h 1m
$19–27
Line 90 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 33m
$38–57

Dana Point to Palm Springs by bus and train

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.7 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Fullerton, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 33m.

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