There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN) by train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 1m$22–47Drive 65.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN)car 65.3 mi
1h 11m$12–18Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dana Point to San Diego-SAN65.3 mi
1h 11m
Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN) by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Dana Point and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 74 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN) without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN) is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Dana Point to San Diego Airport (SAN).
There are 1886+ hotels available in San Diego Airport (SAN).
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and San Diego Airport (SAN), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dana Point to San Diego-SAN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dana Point and San Diego Airport (SAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






