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How to get fromBuffalo to Santa Anaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Santa Ana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BUF - SNA
    8h 25m
    $231–887

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BUF - LGB
    11h 31m
    $137–609

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 8h
    $638–1,751

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 9h
    $402–644

  5. Drive  2,526.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Santa Anacar car 2,526.4 mi
    40h 17m
    $462–666

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    11h 9m
    $237–446

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BUF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    11h 53m
    $196–833

Buffalo to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$638Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,212 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Santa Ana via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 8h.

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