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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHL - SNA
    8h 46m
    $202–428

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    10h 40m
    $169–523

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus bus
    2d 16h
    $458–735

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $695–1,515

  5. Drive  2,693.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Santa Anacar car 2,693.1 mi
    43h 30m
    $492–710

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    8h 13m
    $370–981

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    9h 5m
    $354–1,600

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 53m
    $259–427

  9. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $779–2,385

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 23h
    $833–1,915

Philadelphia to Santa Ana by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,388.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Santa Ana via 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 16h.

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