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

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, line 91 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harborbus bus
    6h 56m
    $144–457

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus
    8h 21m
    $74–359

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    28h 55m
    $193–296

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    33h 30m
    $688–1,059

  5. Drive  1,019.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Dana Pointcar car 1,019.6 mi
    17h 14m
    $169–244

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $222–340

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    $162–368

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 17m
    $261–505

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - 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 26m

  10. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - 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
    9h 42m
    $225–479

Portland to Dana Point by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 904.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Sacramento Bus Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 28h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 33h 30m.

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