- Must visit
Bowers Museum
Major Orange County museum campus with art exhibitions, family programs, and rotating contemporary and historical shows.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$21
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$21
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burbank, CA to Santa Ana, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burbank, CA to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from Burbank, CA to Santa Ana, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burbank, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.74. The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Burbank, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:15 PM Burbank, CA | 1h45 | 8:00 PM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Burbank, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $12 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 9:25 PM |
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Discover the best of Santa Ana, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santa Ana, CA trip today.
Major Orange County museum campus with art exhibitions, family programs, and rotating contemporary and historical shows.
Hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits, a Discovery Cube, and family-friendly learning in downtown Santa Ana.
Small local museum preserving Orange County aviation and aerospace history with artifacts, photos, and volunteer-led interpretation.
Walkable downtown district with historic buildings, murals, shops, galleries, and regular arts and community events.
Lively pedestrian-friendly arts corridor known for galleries, murals, boutiques, and monthly art-focused street activity.
Historic neighborhood of preserved early 20th-century homes, ideal for architecture walks and seasonal house tours.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burbank, 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.

Most Burbank, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains use the Bob Hope Airport Train Station to Santa Ana Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Burbank, CA and Santa Ana, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bob Hope Airport Train Station is 4 km from Burbank city centre. Public transport options include:
Bob Hope Airport Train Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Available at Bob Hope Airport Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bob Hope Airport Train Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bob Hope Airport Train Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank).
Santa Ana Station is 1 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant, Chapter One: the modern local
Ticket office support is available at Santa Ana Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Ana Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Ana Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Ana Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Ana Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana, Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport.
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