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

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BOS - SNA
    7h 44m
    $268–951

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 51m
    $188–544

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,039–2,162

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus
    3d
    $493–933

  5. Drive 2,975.7 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Santa Anacar car 2,975.7 mi
    2d
    $544–785

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 26m
    $198–461

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BOS - LGB
    10h 55m
    $208–787

Boston to Santa Ana by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,039Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,591.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Main-Civic Center via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 2d 19h.

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