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How to get fromSanta Ana to Houstonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SNA - IAH
    4h 26m
    $160–587

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    7h 4m
    $127–468

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to E 6th St / Wall - Los Angelesbus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    30h 3m
    $259–447

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    37h 3m
    $449–1,021

  5. Drive 1,492 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Houstoncar car 1,492 mi
    24h 3m
    $273–394

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    6h 49m
    $177–776

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    33h 29m
    $239–406

Santa Ana to Houston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration37h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$449Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Rusk St @ Bagby St via E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 30h 3m.

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