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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Ana to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SNA - DCA
    6h 56m
    $357–1,432

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $141–1,046

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $259–678

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 14h
    $295–2,118

  5. Drive 2,608.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Washingtoncar car 2,608.3 mi
    42h 28m
    $476–688

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    7h 18m
    $279–1,124

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    8h 5m
    $321–682

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    8h 53m
    $269–1,039

  9. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $249–1,533

Santa Ana to Washington by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Washington Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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