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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Dana Point is to bus and train via San Bernardino which costs $14 - $19 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Dana Point?

The distance between Palm Desert and Dana Point is 140 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Palm Desert to Dana Point, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Palm Desert to Dana Point bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Dana Point is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Palm Desert to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 285+ hotels available in Dana Point.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert 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
4h 50m
Bus, train via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Juan Capistranotrain IE-OC Line
6h 52m
$14–19
Drive 114.2 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Dana Pointcar 114.2 mi
2h 17m
$20–29
Bus, line 91 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harborbus 91
6h 2m

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Distance: 139.2 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 6h 2m.

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