- 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
$96
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$102
Fastest journey on Sep 20
9 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
13 h 2 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
628 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Sacramento, CA to Santa Ana, CA, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 628 km distance in an average of 13 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 51 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 16 h 12 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 Sacramento, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, while a flight costs an average of $794.
Distance: 390 miles (628 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$186 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $794 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 43m Average total duration 15h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $186.
A bus is $689 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $794.
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
Train takes on average 15h 13m.
Tickets start at around $186 compared to roughly $85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-100.21. The journey takes 15h 13m versus 6h 16m 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 Sacramento, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:48 PM Sacramento, CA | 16h12 | 7:00 AM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:09 PM Sacramento, CA | 9h51 | 1:00 AM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sacramento, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $110 but you can travel from only $57 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 390 miles (628 km) distance in 15h 13m.
Distance 390 miles (628 km) |
Average train duration 15h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 15h 13m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains use the Sacramento Valley Station to Santa Ana Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Sacramento, CA and Santa Ana, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sacramento Valley Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Firehouse Restaurant, Ten22
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Sacramento Valley Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sacramento Valley Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sacramento Valley Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sacramento Valley Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sacramento Valley Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade, Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel.
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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