What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Dana Point is to bus and train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Dana Point is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Transit Center and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Maria and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Dana Point?

The distance between Santa Maria and Dana Point is 266 miles. The road distance is 216 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Maria to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Santa Maria to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Dana Point bus from?

Santa Maria to Dana Point bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Dana Point train from?

Santa Maria to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Dana Point?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Dana Point is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Santa Maria to Dana Point bus arrive?

Santa Maria to Dana Point bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Santa Maria to Dana Point train arrive?

Santa Maria to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Dana Point is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Santa Maria to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 275+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Santa Maria to Dana Point - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Maria to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 33m
$84–174
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
9h 58m
$32–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 21m
$116–146
Drive 214.8 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Dana Pointcar 214.8 mi
3h 56m
$40–57

Santa Maria to Dana Point by bus and train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

8h 33mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.7 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 9h 21m.

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