What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Carson?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Carson is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Carson?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Carson is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Carson. However, there are services departing from Main-1St and arriving at Carson St + Moneta Av via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5, 7th & VA Hospital NW and Downtown Long Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Carson?

The distance between Santa Ana and Carson is 54 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Carson without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Carson without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 54m and costs $13 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Carson?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Santa Ana to Carson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Carson bus from?

Santa Ana to Carson bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-1St station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Carson bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Carson bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 7 station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Carson is 28 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Santa Ana to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1446+ hotels available in Carson.

Santa Ana to Carson - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 460 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Carson by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus Metro J Line
1h 54m
$13–25
Drive 27.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Carsoncar 27.3 mi
32 min
$5–8
Line 460 bus
1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
3h
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Carsontaxi 27.3 mi
32 min
$100–120
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2h 18m
$15–27
Line 55 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Main-1St to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 7bus 55
2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus 1
5h 2m
$7–8

Santa Ana to Carson by train, subway, and bus

91Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.5 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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