What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Dana Point is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Dana Point is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Dana Point?

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.

How far is it from Tucson to Dana Point?

The distance between Tucson and Dana Point is 450 miles. The road distance is 466.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Dana Point without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 12h 37m and costs $95 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Tucson to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Dana Point bus from?

Tucson to Dana Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Dana Point train from?

Tucson to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Dana Point?

The best way to get from Tucson to Dana Point is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 12h 37m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Tucson to Dana Point bus arrive?

Tucson to Dana Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Where does the Tucson to Dana Point train arrive?

Tucson to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Dana Point is 466 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Tucson to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 279+ hotels available in Dana Point.

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Dana Point by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TUS - SNA
3h 49m
$145–525
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Santa Anabus El Paso
18h 45m
$83–131
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 37m
$99–156
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 1m
$185–368
Drive 463.8 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Dana Pointcar 463.8 mi
7h 28m
$85–123
Bus to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
4h 43m
$375–821
Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 36m
$467–807

Tucson to Dana Point by bus

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Distance: 447.8 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 12h 37m.

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