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

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Santa Ana by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    4h 52m
    $332–4,460

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DTW - LGB
    9h 24m
    $121–470

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 3h
    $796–1,636

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 9h
    $429–781

  5. Drive 2,259.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Santa Anacar car 2,259.3 mi
    35h 37m
    $413–596

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 26m
    $195–551

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 10m
    $253–1,478

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DTW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 56m
    $253–972

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DTW - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain train
    10h 25m
    $209–620

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Santa Ana by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$796Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,960.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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