- Must visit
Bowers Museum
Major Orange County museum campus with art exhibitions, family programs, and rotating contemporary and historical shows.
Cheapest price on Sep 26
$71
Average ticket price on Sep 26
$71
Fastest journey on Sep 26
12 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 26
12 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 26
1
Distance
669 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
On Sat, Sep 26, we found 1 trains from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 26 the direct trains cover the 669 km distance in an average of 12 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 26 the slowest trains will take 12 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 Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, while a flight costs an average of $618.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $618 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $116.
A bus is $533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $618.
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 48m.
Train takes on average 11h 10m.
Tickets start at around $116 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.14. The journey takes 11h 10m versus 7h 0m 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 Tucson, AZ 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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![]() | 3:15 AM Tucson, AZ | 12h45 | 4:00 PM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 but you can travel from only $53 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 18:04, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 415 miles (669 km) distance in 11h 10m.
Distance 415 miles (669 km) |
Average train duration 11h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 11h 10m |
First train 6:04 PM |
Last train 8:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA trains use the Tucson Amtrak Station to Santa Ana Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Tucson, AZ and Santa Ana, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tucson Amtrak Station is 3 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tucson Amtrak Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Maynards Market & Kitchen, The Cup Cafe
Ticket office support is available at Tucson Amtrak Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Tucson Amtrak Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tucson Amtrak Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson Amtrak Station.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Congress, AC Hotel by Marriott Tucson Downtown, The Downtown Clifton 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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