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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    4h 59m
    $200–587

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    7h 55m
    $118–634

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    28h 20m
    $228–478

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 35m
    $181–433

  5. Drive 1,332.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Santa Anacar car 1,332.7 mi
    21h 30m
    $244–352

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 6m
    $130–468

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 53m
    $188–834

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train
    35h 20m
    $245–459

Austin to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration38h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Santa Ana Bus Stop via 5925 Riverside/Grove, 5902 Riverside/Grove, 700 Ben White, Austin, El Paso, and Huntington Park in around 28h 20m.

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