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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Dana Pointby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Dana Point by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 21m
    $276–908

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 49m
    $73–145

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 15m
    $160–336

  4. Drive 395.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Dana Pointcar car 395.7 mi
    6h 58m
    $73–105

  5. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    5h 52m
    $334–878

  6. Bus, train via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    17h 5m
    $109–170

Santa Cruz to Dana Point by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 13h 49m.

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