There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain
2h 47m$263–887Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
12h 43m$53–71Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
11h 54m$73–113Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
14h 5m$121–319Drive 412.9 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Palo Altocar 412.9 mi
7h 2m$76–109Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SNA - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 54m$179–426
Dana Point to Palo Alto by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Palo Alto is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $50 - $75 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 47m and costs $260 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Palo Alto station. However, there are services departing from Golden Lantern-La Cresta and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Dana Point and Palo Alto is 382 miles. The road distance is 415.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Dana Point to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Dana Point to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Dana Point to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Palo Alto is to bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $320 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $4–6
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Dana Point to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Dana Point to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Palo Alto is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Dana Point to Palo Alto.
There are 491+ hotels available in Palo Alto.