There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Santa Ana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ABQ - SNA
4h 58m$124–586Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane ABQ - LGB
- Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
6h 29m$79–438Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
17h 42m$238–508Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 10m$147–277Drive 771.5 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Santa Anacar 771.5 mi
12h 36m$141–204Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ABQ - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain
6h 17m$416–1,335Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain
6h 50m$126–661
Albuquerque to Santa Ana by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Santa Ana is 663 miles. The road distance is 776 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Santa Ana without a car is to train which takes 17h 42m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Albuquerque to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 17h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 20h 10m.
Albuquerque to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Ana is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 1:13 AM in Albuquerque and 12:13 AM in Santa Ana.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $230–550 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Santa Ana is 776 miles. It takes approximately 12h 36m to drive from Albuquerque to Santa Ana.
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