Compare prices and tickets Irvine, CA to Santa Ana, CA by bus or train
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Overview: Train from Irvine, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Trains from Irvine, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 10 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 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 23:01 |
Cheapest month Jan |
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
- 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
- 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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