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How to get fromMadera to Santa Anaby bus, train, car, plane or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Madera to Santa Ana by bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train OC Line
    7h 45m
    $56–120

  2. Drive 271.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madera to Santa Anacar car 271.6 mi
    4h 29m
    $50–72

  3. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    6h 28m
    $140–567

  4. Bus, train via Fresno (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h
    $78–109

  5. Bus, train via Fresno #2

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 2m
    $72–157

  6. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 17m
    $86–404

  7. Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, tram, line 4 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane plane MCE - HHR
    3. Take the tram from Hawthorne / Lennox Station to Norwalk Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from C Line Station to Metrolink Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Santa Anatrain train
    6h 45m

  8. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 16m
    $150–781

Madera to Santa Ana by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madera, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madera to Santa Ana. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Santa Ana. Alternatively, you can drive from Madera to Santa Ana in around 4h 29m.

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