What is the cheapest way to get from California to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from California to Santa Ana is to bus via Disneyland Employee's Entrance which costs $3 - $4 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from California to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between California and Santa Ana?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santa Ana. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between California and Santa Ana?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santa Ana. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from California to Santa Ana?

The distance between California and Santa Ana is 35 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.

How do I travel from California to Santa Ana without a car?

The best way to get from California to Santa Ana without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $15 - $18.

How long does it take to get from California to Santa Ana?

The train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana takes 50 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the California to Santa Ana bus from?

California to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the California to Santa Ana train from?

California to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Santa Ana?

The best way to get from California to Santa Ana is to train which takes 50 min and costs $15 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the California to Santa Ana bus arrive?

California to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Where does the California to Santa Ana train arrive?

California to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from California to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Santa Ana is 32 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from California to Santa Ana.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Santa Ana?

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How do I get a bus ticket from California to Santa Ana?

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Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Santa Ana.

California to Santa Ana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from California to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
50 min
$15–18
Bus via Disneyland Employee's Entrance
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
2h 32m
$4
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 5m
Drive 31.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Anacar 31.9 mi
36 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Santa Anataxi 31.9 mi
36 min
$140–170

California to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

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50 minAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.7 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana every 2 hours. Tickets cost $15–18 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Santa Ana once daily, and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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