There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane GJT - SNA
3h 47m$120–586Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
21h 29m$150–280Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain
40h 35m$355–813Drive 772.2 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Santa Anacar 772.2 mi
11h 52m$141–204Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain
21h 59m$147–273
Grand Junction to Santa Ana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Santa Ana is to bus and train which costs $140 - $280 and takes 21h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Glenwood Springs and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Ana via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 35m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Santa Ana is 655 miles. The road distance is 776.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 21h 29m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Grand Junction to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
Grand Junction to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 21h 29m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $850 and takes 40h 35m.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Santa Ana Bus Stop via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 21h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Junction to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
Santa Ana is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 11:29 AM in Grand Junction and 10:29 AM in Santa Ana.
Grand Junction to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Santa Ana is 777 miles. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Grand Junction to Santa Ana.
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