There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Dana Point by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tucson
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TUS - SNA
3h 49m$145–555Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tucson to Santa Anabus El Paso
18h 45m$83–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 1m$139–329Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus Nogales / ...
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus Lxus 3105 / ...
15h 21m$105–142Drive 463.8 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Dana Pointcar 463.8 mi
7h 28m$85–123Bus to Phoenix, fly
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
4h 43m$185–721
Tucson to Dana Point by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Dana Point is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Dana Point is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, Huntington Park and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Tucson and Dana Point is 450 miles. The road distance is 466.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Dana Point without a car is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Tucson to Dana Point, including transfers.
Tucson to Dana Point bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson station.
Tucson to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Dana Point is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 13h 1m, you could also bus via Los Angeles, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 15h 21m.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 13h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Tucson to Dana Point bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park station.
Tucson to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Dana Point is 467 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Tucson to Dana Point.
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