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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €536.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€53 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €583 Average price |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Fresno, CA to Santa Ana, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Fresno, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK · 582 Pacific Surfliner | 6:29 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 6h31 | 1:00 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2 transfers | |
710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK · 586 Pacific Surfliner | 8:29 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 6h31 | 3:00 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
714 Gold Runner · 5714 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 12:29 AM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 6h31 | 7:00 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fresno, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Trains from Fresno, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€53) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 233 miles (376 km) distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 233 miles (376 km) |
Average train duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€53) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Fresno, CA to Santa Ana, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Fresno, CA and Santa Ana, CA from $35 (€28). 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 Fresno, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fresno, 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fresno, CA to Santa Ana, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Shepherd's Inn
- Joe's Steakhouse
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
- Radisson Hotel Fresno Conference Center
- La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Fresno Yosemite
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak trains
- Bus: Fresno Area Express (FAX) routes 22, 26, 28, 34, 38
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
- Chapter One: the modern local
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana
- Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink services
- Bus: OCTA routes 53, 83, 206
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line
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