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

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAH - SNA
    5h 32m
    $172–529

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 6m
    $120–349

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave to Santa Anabus bus
    28h 24m
    $244–428

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 25m
    $504–1,032

  5. Drive 1,491.8 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Santa Anacar car 1,491.8 mi
    24h 4m
    $273–394

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    7h 46m
    $185–808

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 29m
    $148–586

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 7m
    $261–1,166

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    36h 37m
    $221–392

Houston to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration38h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,373.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Santa Ana via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, and Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave in around 28h 24m.

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