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Compare bus and train for Irvine, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Irvine, 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 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $2 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 26m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (10m by train vs 18m by car). Tickets start at around $9 (€7) 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.
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 Irvine, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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Trains from Irvine, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 5:49 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Trains from Irvine, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 7 days a week with multiple lots around the station
- Del Frisco's Grille
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- $1
- Marriott Irvine Spectrum
- Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum
- DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum
- Located in the main hall
- 54 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak
- Bus: Several lines available
- Shuttle: Local shuttle services
LockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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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