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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Santa Anaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Santa Ana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ABQ - SNA
    4h 58m
    $129–586

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    6h 7m
    $78–367

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 42m
    $287–559

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 10m
    $141–256

  5. Drive 771.5 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Santa Anacar car 771.5 mi
    12h 36m
    $141–204

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ABQ - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 29m
    $90–459

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    6h 45m
    $127–616

Albuquerque to Santa Ana by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines 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 once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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