What is the cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Desert Hot Springs and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Pierson at Cactus and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Desert Hot Springs and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct train from Desert Hot Springs station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point?

The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Dana Point is 146 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.

How do I travel from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 25m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point bus from?

Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point train from?

Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.

Train or bus from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point?

The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 90 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point bus arrive?

Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point train arrive?

Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 285+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 25m
$40–59
Drive 100.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Dana Pointcar 100.9 mi
2h 5m
$19–27
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 26m
$79–146
Bus, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
7h 24m
$38–58

Desert Hot Springs to Dana Point by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Palm Springs Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 7h 24m.

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