There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to Dana Point by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Flagstaff
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane FLG - SNA
4h 19m$154–502Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
16h 21m$87–159Train
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 53m$182–358Drive 471.5 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Dana Pointcar 471.5 mi
7h 50m$87–125Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
5h 13m$442–917
Flagstaff to Dana Point by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Dana Point is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 16h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Dana Point is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $150 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Dana Point is 397 miles. The road distance is 474.3 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Flagstaff to Dana Point, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Dana Point is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $150 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 12h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 16h 21m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 12h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Flagstaff to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Monte Bus Stop station.
Flagstaff to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Dana Point is 474 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Flagstaff to Dana Point.
There are 265+ hotels available in Dana Point.