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Compare train and bus for Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$6 Average price | $3 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 32m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (11m by train vs 17m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $2 (€2) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Trains from Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Anaheim, CA and Santa Ana, CA from $2 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Ana, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Most Anaheim, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains use the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Santa Ana Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Anaheim, CA and Santa Ana, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Anaheim, CA station do trains to Santa Ana, CA leave from?
Getting to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center from Anaheim city centre
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center is 4 km from Anaheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center train station facilities and services
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: JT Schmid's Restaurant & Brewery, The Catch
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ayres Hotel Anaheim, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate Near Angel Stadium, Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim Orange.
Which Santa Ana, CA station do trains from Anaheim, CA arrive at?
Getting to Santa Ana Station from Santa Ana city centre
Santa Ana Station is 1 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Ana Station train station facilities and services
Santa Ana Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant, Chapter One: the modern local
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Santa Ana Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Santa Ana Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santa Ana Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Santa Ana Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Ana Station: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana, Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport.
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