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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    6h 36m
    $291–1,137

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 6m
    $190–428

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus
    2d 8h
    $411–771

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 20h
    $859–1,820

  5. Drive 2,397.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Santa Anacar car 2,397.1 mi
    38h 11m
    $438–632

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 46m
    $264–1,022

Charlotte to Santa Ana by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,107.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Santa Ana via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 8h.

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