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How to get fromPalm Desert to Dana Pointby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Dana Point by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 56m
    $46–63

  2. Drive 114.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Dana Pointcar car 114.2 mi
    2h 17m
    $21–31

  3. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Juan Capistranotrain train IE-OC Line
    4h 59m
    $69–98

  4. Bus, line 90 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus 90
    5h 55m
    $44–62

  5. Bus, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlingtonbus bus 47
    6h 58m
    $42–56

Palm Desert to Dana Point by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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 Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 5h 55m.

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