There are 5 ways to get from Canyon Lake to Santa Ana by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perris - South to Fullertontrain 91-PV Line
2h 36m$50–63Drive 55 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canyon Lake to Santa Anacar 55 mi
1h 2m$10–15Line 27 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 27
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katellabus 200
3h 33m$41–53Line 22 bus, train
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
4h 15m$60–76Line 27 bus, bus via Hwy 74 + Wasson Canyon Rd.
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 27
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katellabus 200
4h 19m$55–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canyon Lake to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Canyon Lake to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Canyon Lake to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Perris Transit Center and arriving at Main-Civic Center via Galleria @ Tyler WB and Katella-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Canyon Lake to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Perris - South and arriving at Santa Ana via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Canyon Lake and Santa Ana is 77 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.
The best way to get from Canyon Lake to Santa Ana without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Canyon Lake to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Canyon Lake to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Perris Transit Center station.
Canyon Lake to Santa Ana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - South station.
The best way to get from Canyon Lake to Santa Ana is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 27 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Canyon Lake, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Perris - South to Fullerton 4 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Canyon Lake to Main-Civic Center via Perris Transit Center, Galleria @ Tyler EB, Galleria @ Tyler WB, Harbor + Katella, and Katella-Harbor in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - South to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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More Questions & Answers
Canyon Lake to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Galleria @ Tyler EB station.
Canyon Lake to Santa Ana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Fullerton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canyon Lake to Santa Ana is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Canyon Lake to Santa Ana.
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