What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Santa Ana is to bus which costs $410 - $800 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $500 - $2,100.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Santa Ana via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Santa Ana station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

How far is it from Columbia to Santa Ana?

The distance between Columbia and Santa Ana is 2124 miles. The road distance is 2386 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Santa Ana without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $410 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Santa Ana?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Columbia to Santa Ana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Santa Ana bus from?

Columbia to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Santa Ana train from?

Columbia to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Santa Ana?

The best way to get from Columbia to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $500 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $800 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $2,400 and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the Columbia to Santa Ana bus arrive?

Columbia to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Santa Ana?

Santa Ana is 3h behind Columbia. It is currently 6:42 PM in Columbia and 3:42 PM in Santa Ana.

Where does the Columbia to Santa Ana train arrive?

Columbia to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Santa Ana is 2386 miles. It takes approximately 37h 28m to drive from Columbia to Santa Ana.

Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1632+ hotels available in Santa Ana.

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane CAE - SNA
8h 23m
$510–2,036
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CAE - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain
11h 7m
$310–1,238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus
2d 12h
$416–794
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3d 2h
$1,120–2,344
Drive 2,372.1 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Santa Anacar 2,372.1 mi
37h 28m
$433–626

Columbia to Santa Ana by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 2,112 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Santa Ana via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 12h.

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