How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA

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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 an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA

Compare the available ways to get from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average €23.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Ana, CA including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€17. The journey takes 1h 35m versus 42m 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.

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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA

Travel to Santa Ana, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Ana, CA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average €23.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 5m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Futura Net, Greyhound to go to Santa Ana, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Ana, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with Futura Net, Greyhound.
  • 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Portland, OR. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santa Ana, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Santa Ana, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, spending 1 to 2 days in Santa Ana, CA is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Bowers Museum, the Santa Ana Zoo, and the Artists Village.
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