There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SEA - SNA
5h 15m$165–451Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SEA - LGB
- Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
8h 3m$66–303Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
30h 50m$167–320Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
37h 1m$380–834Drive 1,167.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Santa Anacar 1,167.1 mi
19h 44m$213–308Fly Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PAE - SNA
4h 49m$227–963Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SEA - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain
7h 41m$152–360
Seattle to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Santa Ana is to bus and fly which costs $65 - $310 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $220 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 1m.
The distance between Seattle and Santa Ana is 1007 miles. The road distance is 1173.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 30h 50m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Seattle to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Seattle to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $160 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 30h 50m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $850 and takes 37h 1m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 30h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Santa Ana is 1174 miles. It takes approximately 19h 44m to drive from Seattle to Santa Ana.
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