There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Santa Fe by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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 Santa Fe Municipal Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane SNA - SAF
5h 7m$162–494Drive 838.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dana Point to Santa Fecar 838.1 mi
14h 12m$153–221Train
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain
21h 22m$286–622Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque to Santa Febus
24h 54m$157–278Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SNA - ABQ
- Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain
7h 45m$167–638
Dana Point to Santa Fe by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Fe is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Fe is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $160 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Santa Fe. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Sandoval @ Water IB via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, Albuquerque and Santa Fe Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Santa Fe station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.
The distance between Dana Point and Santa Fe is 717 miles. The road distance is 843 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Fe without a car is to train which takes 21h 22m and costs $280 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Dana Point to Santa Fe, including transfers.
Dana Point to Santa Fe bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Santa Fe train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Fe is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $160 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 21h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 24h 54m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Santa Fe, NM, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station in around 21h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- riometro.org
Train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
Train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 505-850-3880
- Website
- abqexpressshuttle.rural-transit.com
Bus from Albuquerque to Santa Fe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- abqexpressshuttle.rural-transit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Santa Fe bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Santa Fe is 1h ahead of Dana Point. It is currently 7:34 AM in Dana Point and 8:34 AM in Santa Fe.
Dana Point to Santa Fe train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Santa Fe is 843 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Dana Point to Santa Fe.
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