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Compare train and bus for Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA
How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 PM1h40Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA10:00 PMSanta Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:20 PM1h40Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA10:00 PMSanta Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
794 Pacific Surfliner10:10 PM0h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA11:00 PMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA$191One-way0 transfers
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564 Pacific Surfliner7:10 AM0h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:00 AMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA$191One-way0 transfers
572 Pacific Surfliner11:10 AM0h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:00 PMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA$191One-way0 transfers
790 Pacific Surfliner8:10 PM0h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:00 PMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA$191One-way0 transfers
6:25 AM1h35Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA8:00 AMSanta Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)$191One-way0 transfers
8:15 AM1h45Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA10:00 AMSanta Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Ana, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station).
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Santa Ana, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Santa Ana, CA by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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