What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Dana Point is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Dana Point is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $310 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Monterey to Dana Point?

The distance between Monterey and Dana Point is 444 miles. The road distance is 377.5 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs $110 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Monterey to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Dana Point bus from?

Monterey to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Dana Point train from?

Monterey to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train, bus or fly from Monterey to Dana Point?

The best way to get from Monterey to Dana Point is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $330 - $850 and takes 5h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 15h 58m.

Where does the Monterey to Dana Point bus arrive?

Monterey to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Monterey to Dana Point train arrive?

Monterey to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Dana Point is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Monterey to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 288+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Monterey to Dana Point - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Dana Point by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
4h 38m
$310–942
Drive 375.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Dana Pointcar 375.3 mi
6h 35m
$69–99
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 39m
$114–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
15h 6m
$95–149
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
5h 15m
$333–838
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 28m
$297–753
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MRY - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 31m
$165–375
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
15h 58m
$83–150

Monterey to Dana Point by bus and train (Amtrak)

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13h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 441.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 13h 39m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day.

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