There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Dana Point by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
3h 8m$352–888Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
13h 33m$70–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
17h 4m$164–358Drive 441.1 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Dana Pointcar 441.1 mi
7h 20m$81–117Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
15h$80–131
Sacramento to Dana Point by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Dana Point is to bus and train which costs $65 - $110 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Dana Point is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $350 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
The distance between Sacramento and Dana Point is 439 miles. The road distance is 443.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 33m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Sacramento to Dana Point, including transfers.
Sacramento to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Dana Point is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $350 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 17h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 17h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Dana Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Sacramento to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Dana Point is 444 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Sacramento to Dana Point.
There are 285+ hotels available in Dana Point.