There are 4 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 43 bus
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus 43 / ...
6h 53m$34–50Drive 94.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA)car 94.1 mi
1h 43m$18–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
7h$100–164Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana-SNA94.1 mi
1h 43m
Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Pierson at Cactus and arriving at Airport-Arrival Terminal via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Macarthur-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Desert Hot Springs station to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 129 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) without a car is to bus and line 43 bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA), including transfers.
Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to bus and line 43 bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA?
You can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Airport-Arrival Terminal via El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor And Macarthur, and Macarthur-Harbor in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Airport-Arrival Terminal via Palm Springs Station, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Macarthur-Harbor in around 7h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana-SNA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
There are 1369+ hotels available in Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Desert Hot Springs and Santa Ana Airport (SNA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.