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

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CVG - SNA
    8h 13m
    $290–1,236

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CVG - LGB
    11h 13m
    $186–808

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 3h
    $1,250–1,972

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus bus
    2d 4h
    $409–686

  5. Drive  2,157.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Santa Anacar car 2,157.3 mi
    34h 17m
    $394–569

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 8m
    $228–694

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CVG - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    11h 40m
    $266–1,142

Cincinnati to Santa Ana by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,892.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Santa Ana via Cincinnati, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Bus Stop, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 2d 4h.

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