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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price
$810
Average price
$810
Fastest journey
3 d 21 h 38 m
Average duration
3 d 21 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
3918 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around $810 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $810.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for New York, NY on Fri, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 3918 km distance in an average of 3 d 21 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 d 21 h 38 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 3 d 21 h 38 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 Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $163. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $163, and a train costs an average of $294.
Distance: 2434 miles (3918 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$584 Average price | $311 Average price | $274 Average price Cheapest |
66h 46m Average total duration 66h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 75h 32m Average total duration 75h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY costing on average $311 (€255).
A bus is $310 (€255) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY costing on average $584 (€479).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 66h 16m.
Bus takes on average 75h 2m.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:26 PM Santa Ana, CA | 73h16 | 6:42 PM New York, NY | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
![]() | 1:04 AM Santa Ana, CA | 93h38 | 10:42 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 66h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $294 (€242) but you can travel from only $163 (€134) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 18:13. The fastest train covers the 2434 miles (3918 km) distance in 71h 38m.
Distance 2434 miles (3918 km) |
Average train duration 66h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $294 (€242) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 71h 38m |
First train 6:45 AM |
Last train 6:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
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Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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Most Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY trains use the Santa Ana Station to Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and New York, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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