There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
2h 28m$298–882Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
14h 8m$78–151Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
17h 27m$200–412Drive 440.6 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Sacramentocar 440.6 mi
7h 21m$81–117Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 55m$80–116
Dana Point to Sacramento by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Sacramento is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 14h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Sacramento is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $290 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Golden Lantern-La Cresta and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
The distance between Dana Point and Sacramento is 438 miles. The road distance is 443.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Dana Point to Sacramento, including transfers.
Dana Point to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Dana Point to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Sacramento is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $290 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 14h 8m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 17h 27m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 11h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Anaheim to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Dana Point to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Sacramento is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Dana Point to Sacramento.
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