- 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
$142
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$142
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 d 17 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 d 17 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
1586 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 1586 km distance in an average of 1 d 17 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 17 h 45 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 d 17 h 45 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 Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $170 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $170, while a flight costs an average of $627.
Distance: 985 miles (1586 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$173 Average price | $627 Average price | $170 Average price Cheapest |
36h 36m Average total duration 36h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 33m Average total duration 29h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $173.
A bus is $458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $627.
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 3m.
Train takes on average 36h 6m.
The table below shows live departures for Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:55 AM Seattle, WA | 37h05 | 11:00 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 36h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $153 but you can travel from only $146 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 09:55. The fastest train covers the 985 miles (1586 km) distance in 36h 6m.
Distance 985 miles (1586 km) |
Average train duration 36h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $153 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 36h 6m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 9:55 AM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Santa Ana, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santa Ana, CA trip today.
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 Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA trains use the King Street Station to Santa Ana Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Seattle, WA and Santa Ana, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
King Street Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The London Plane, Salumi
Ticket office support is available at King Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at King Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at King Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at King Street Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at King Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square, The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown.
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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