There are 4 ways to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point by bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 19m$41–57Drive 101.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Pointcar 101.9 mi
2h 6m$19–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to Dana Point101.9 mi
2h 6mBus, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
5h 25m$39–56
Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) and Dana Point is 129 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point, including transfers.
Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to Dana Point.
There are 260+ hotels available in Dana Point.
What companies run services between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP), USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 5h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to Dana Point
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) and Dana Point. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








