The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for Glendale, CA on Thu, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.
1:01 PM1h24Santa Ana, CA2:25 PMGlendale, CA$201One-way0 transfers
1:01 PM1h24Santa Ana, CA2:25 PMGlendale, CA$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$20 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Live departures
Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:26 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h15 | 4:41 PM Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:26 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h15 | 5:41 PM Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:26 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h15 | 6:41 PM Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:04 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h21 | 7:25 PM Glendale, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:26 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h25 | 7:51 PM Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:26 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h25 | 9:51 PM Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
![]() | 1:01 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h24 | 2:25 PM Glendale, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 21:36. The fastest train covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 9:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and Glendale, CA from $7 (€6). 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 Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, 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 Glendale, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA
Most Santa Ana, CA to Glendale, CA trains use the Santa Ana Station to Glendale Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and Glendale, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Santa Ana, CA station do trains to Glendale, CA leave from?
Getting to Santa Ana Station from Santa Ana city centre
Santa Ana Station is 1 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Ana Station train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant, Chapter One: the modern local
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Santa Ana Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Santa Ana Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santa Ana Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Santa Ana Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Ana Station: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana, Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport.
Which Glendale, CA station do trains from Santa Ana, CA arrive at?
Getting to Glendale Station from Glendale city centre
Glendale Station is 2 km from Glendale city centre. Public transport options include:
Glendale Station train station facilities and services
Glendale Station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink
Food options include: Yoshinoya
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Glendale Station.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glendale Station.
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