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

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Travel Information between Santa Ana, CA and Los Angeles, CA

distanceDistance30 miles (48 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$11 - $19
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $11 (€9) • 1 h
fastestFastest modeTrain • $19 (€17) • 51 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Travel 30 miles (48 km) by train or bus between Santa Ana, CA and Los Angeles, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

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from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:05AM1h25
Santa Ana, CA
11:30AMLos Angeles, CA
$171One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:05AM1h25
Santa Ana, CA
11:30AMLos Angeles, CA
$171One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak
10:01AM0h51
Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
10:52AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$191One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
12:01PM0h56
Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
12:57PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$191One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
02:01PM0h56
Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
02:57PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$191One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
04:01PM0h56
Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
04:57PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$191One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:35AM1h45
Santa Ana, CA
01:20PMLos Angeles, CA
$171One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
09:20AM1h30
Santa Ana, CA
10:50AMLos Angeles, CA
$201One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
01:00PM1h30
Santa Ana, CA
02:30PMLos Angeles, CA
$211One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Santa Ana to Los Angeles on Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Santa Ana and Los Angeles, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

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

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

      There are 2 ways to get from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Ana, CA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€9).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

      A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $19 (€17).

      The quickest way to travel to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Ana, CA is by train, which takes on average 51 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Getting to Los Angeles, CA by bus takes 1 h on average.

      The Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA distance is around 30 miles (48 km).

      The average frequency per day from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:

      • 6 buses per day.
      • Around 8 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Santa Ana, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

        • You can take a bus from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $10 (€9) with Greyhound from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
        • You can travel between Santa Ana, CA and Los Angeles, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $19 (€17) with Amtrak from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 6 direct buses per day to Los Angeles, CA with Greyhound.
        • You'll find 8 direct trains a day to Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak.

        Direct services to Los Angeles, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Omio customers who travel from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana or Santa Barbara, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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