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Compare bus and train for Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. 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 train costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $22 (€19).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $7 (€6) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.16 (€-10.17). The journey takes 55m versus 48m 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.
Travel optionsfrom 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
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.
- 9:25 PM0h55Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)10:20 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:25 PM0h55Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)10:20 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:25 PM0h55Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)10:20 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:40 AM1h35Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)9:15 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$131One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM1h45Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)9:15 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$141One-way0 transfers
- 11:35 AM1h45Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)1:20 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $22 (€19).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santa Ana, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, Futura Net to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Futura Net.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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