There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
1h 48m$263–881Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 1
12h 16m$56–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
15h$154–330Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Dana Point399.9 mi
6h 49mDrive 399.9 mi
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Pointcar 399.9 mi
6h 49m$73–106Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
13h 34m$68–130
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $55 - $75 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $260 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Santa Clara Transit Center, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Dana Point is 367 miles. The road distance is 402.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 12h 16m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $260 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 12h 16m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Santa Clara Transit Center, Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, 5th Street Station, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 12h 16m.
- 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
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- 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
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Dana Point
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point is 402 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Dana Point.
There are 286+ hotels available in Dana Point.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Dana Point. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.