There are 6 ways to get from Alhambra to Santa Ana by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain OC Line
2h 12m$10–14Drive 31.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to Santa Anacar 31.9 mi
41 min$6–9Line 78 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 46mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Alhambra to Santa Anataxi 31.9 mi
41 min$140–170Line 78 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain OC Line
2h 29m$10–14Line 78 bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 31m$18–21
Alhambra to Santa Ana by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at Santa Ana via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Alhambra and Santa Ana is 42 miles. The road distance is 32 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Santa Ana without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 12m and costs $9 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Alhambra to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Alhambra to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Main / Garfield station.
Alhambra to Santa Ana train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from South Pasadena Station.
Alhambra to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main / Garfield to Santa Ana via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Los Angeles in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alhambra to Santa Ana train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Santa Ana is 32 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Alhambra to Santa Ana.
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