There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Dana Point by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
5h 2m$302–943Drive 360 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Dana Pointcar 360 mi
6h 14m$66–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 46m$118–254Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
13h 13m$97–139Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
7h 7m$335–841Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
14h 5m$81–146
Salinas to Dana Point by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Dana Point is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Dana Point is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $300 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via San Jose Diridon Station and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Salinas and Dana Point is 432 miles. The road distance is 362.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Salinas to Dana Point, including transfers.
Salinas to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Dana Point is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $330 - $850 and takes 7h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Salinas to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 4 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Salinas to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Dana Point is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Salinas to Dana Point.
There are 290+ hotels available in Dana Point.