The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
10 h 24 m
Average duration
10 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
616 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, 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 Richmond, CA will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for Richmond, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 616 km distance in an average of 10 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 24 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 10 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.
7:15 AM10h24Santa Ana, CA5:39 PMRichmond, CA$911One-way0 transfers
7:15 AM10h24Santa Ana, CA5:39 PMRichmond, CA$911One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a flight costs an average of $248.
Distance: 382 miles (616 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $340 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $248 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA costing on average $340 (€278).
Other travel options to Richmond, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€77) compared to roughly $84 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.04 (€-8.22). The journey takes 9h 9m versus 6h 30m 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.
Live departures
Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:15 AM Santa Ana, CA | 10h24 | 5:39 PM Richmond, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $73 (€59) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 382 miles (616 km) distance in 10h 24m.
Distance 382 miles (616 km) |
Average train duration 9h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 10h 24m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and Richmond, CA from $73 (€59). 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 Richmond, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, 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 Richmond, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Ana, CA to Richmond, CA
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- Located in the main hall
- Hall 1: Main entrance, BART platforms
- Hall 2: Amtrak platforms
- BART: Richmond Line
- Amtrak: Capitol Corridor
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