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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    5h 59m
    $380–862

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    8h 45m
    $220–610

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,707–2,759

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2d 17h
    $520–804

  5. Drive  2,752.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Manhattancar car 2,752.6 mi
    45h 19m
    $471–680

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SNA - JFK
    6h 9m
    $332–651

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    8h 42m
    $228–621

Santa Ana to Manhattan by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,707Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,446.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 17h.

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