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San Francisco to Santa Ana trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Francisco and Santa Ana takes 14h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Francisco to Santa Ana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 5m
Duration
504 mi
Distance
$314
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

San Francisco to Santa Ana train times

Trains run 6 times a week between San Francisco and Santa Ana. The service departs San Francisco at 8:55 AM in the morning, which arrives into Santa Ana at 23:00:00. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 14h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Santa Ana? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 504.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 5m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Ana via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 14h 47m.

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