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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Dana Point is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $18 - $27.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to Dana Point?

The distance between Palm Springs and Dana Point is 127 miles. The road distance is 99.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Palm Springs to Dana Point, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Palm Springs to Dana Point bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Dana Point is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Palm Springs to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 292+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Palm Springs to Dana Point - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Dana Point by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 14m
$41–56
Drive 99 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Springs to Dana Pointcar 99 mi
2h 1m
$19–27
Bus, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
5h 20m
$39–55

Palm Springs to Dana Point by bus and train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125.8 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 5h 20m.

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