Drive or Fly: San Bernardino, CA to Dana Point, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SBD–SNA. At 68 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 22m
Distance
68.3 mi
Total Cost
$50
CO2
28 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 42m
6m in the air
Air Distance
50 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
13 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SBD and SNA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 22m | 2h 42m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $50 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 28 kg CO2 | 13 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via CA 91, I 5, CA 241 Toll
via I 5, I 10, CA 241 Toll
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Bernardino, CA to Dana Point, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.