Getting Around Dana Point
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Dana Point Airport information
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Approximate taxi fare: $65.44 USD
Operating as the only commercial service airport in Orange County, John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana sits 35 miles south of Los Angeles and 23 miles from Dana Point. The airport served over ten million passengers in 2016 and offers nonstop service to destinations throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Newark, San Francisco and other major destinations. The three-terminal airport houses shopping and dining options, as well as offers free Wi-Fi service and a variety of parking options. Orange County Transportation Authority buses serve the airport.
Airline carriers serving John Wayne Airport
AirTran Airways
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Delta Connection
Frontier Airlines
Interjet
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
US Airways
US Airways Express
WestJet
Approximate taxi fare: $65.44 USD
Operating as the only commercial service airport in Orange County, John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana sits 35 miles south of Los Angeles and 23 miles from Dana Point. The airport served over ten million passengers in 2016 and offers nonstop service to destinations throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Newark, San Francisco and other major destinations. The three-terminal airport houses shopping and dining options, as well as offers free Wi-Fi service and a variety of parking options. Orange County Transportation Authority buses serve the airport.
Airline carriers serving John Wayne Airport
AirTran Airways
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Delta Connection
Frontier Airlines
Interjet
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
US Airways
US Airways Express
WestJet
Dana Point Train information
Amtrak (San Juan Capistrano)
The San Juan Capistrano Amtrak station, located at 26701 Verdugo Street, serves Dana Point. The station offers access to the Pacific Surfliner route, which runs daily from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, with major stops in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Station hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 3 PM and Friday through Sunday from 7 AM to 5:30 PM.
The San Juan Capistrano Amtrak station, located at 26701 Verdugo Street, serves Dana Point. The station offers access to the Pacific Surfliner route, which runs daily from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, with major stops in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Station hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 3 PM and Friday through Sunday from 7 AM to 5:30 PM.
Dana Point Ground information
Orange County Transportation Authority MetrolinkOrange County Transportation Authority runs Metrolink's three lines, the Orange County, IEOC and 91 lines, which serve Orange County throughout 11 stations from Buena Park to San Clemente. All lines run Monday through Friday, while the Orange County and IEOC lines also offer weekend service. One-way, round-trip, daily, seven-day, weekend and monthly passes are available. Fares are determined by destination.
Orange County Transportation Authority Bus SystemThe Orange County Transportation Authority's bus system operates along 76 total routes and nearly 6,200 stops. Seven routes serve Dana Point attractions and beaches daily. One-day fare is $2 per passenger, while seven-day fare is $20 and a 10-pack book of tickets is $36.
Rental Cars
John Wayne Airport's Ground Transportation Center houses car rental counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Taxis
Visitors passing through John Wayne Airport to Dana Point should expect to pay about $68.92 in cab fare.
Orange County Transportation Authority Bus SystemThe Orange County Transportation Authority's bus system operates along 76 total routes and nearly 6,200 stops. Seven routes serve Dana Point attractions and beaches daily. One-day fare is $2 per passenger, while seven-day fare is $20 and a 10-pack book of tickets is $36.
Rental Cars
John Wayne Airport's Ground Transportation Center houses car rental counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Taxis
Visitors passing through John Wayne Airport to Dana Point should expect to pay about $68.92 in cab fare.
