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There are 10 ways to get from Austin to Dana Point by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    7h 41m
    $192–566

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus
    9h 13m
    $117–558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus 1
    38h 6m
    $380–521

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 54m
    $854–1,314

  5. Drive  1,353.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Dana Pointcar car 1,353.7 mi
    20h 50m
    $224–323

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $210–529

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 33m
    $190–257

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 22m
    $159–664

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 59m

  10. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $153–618

Austin to Dana Point by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$854Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,248.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 38h 6m.

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