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How to get fromDana Point to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2h 12m
    $259–881

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    11h 44m
    $53–71

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 33m
    $66–127

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 44m
    $153–328

  5. Drive 398.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Santa Claracar car 398.9 mi
    6h 55m
    $73–106

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 21m
    $261–798

Dana Point to Santa Clara by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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