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

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

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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
    5h 5m
    $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
    8h 1m
    $121–565

  3. Bus

    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 bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus
    35h 35m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Pomona Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    38h 15m
    $130–411

  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 12m
    $139–476

  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
    8h 4m
    $187–831

Austin to Santa Ana by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier 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 Austin Doubletree University Area to Santa Ana via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 35h 35m.

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