There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
1h 43m$135–705Bus via El Monte
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
12h 21m$58–114Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Juan Capistranotrain IE-OC Line
10h 31m$63–102Bus, train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 14m$161–337Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Dana Point370 mi
6h 18mDrive 370 mi
- Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Pointcar 370 mi
6h 18m$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus El Paso
15h 45m$75–108
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point by tram, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point is to bus via El Monte which costs $55 - $120 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix Airport (PHX) station to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Dana Point is 362 miles. The road distance is 372.2 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 31m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point, including transfers.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via El Monte, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 12h 21m.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Monte Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Dana Point.
What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $23–200
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Juan Capistrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Phoenix to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Dana Point
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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