There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Flagstaff
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane FLG - SNA
4h 21m$122–482Drive 455.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flagstaff to Santa Anacar 455.2 mi
7h 31m$81–117Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1020S
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0900
11h 10m$91–143Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
11h 48m$296–453Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
4h 59m$261–697
Flagstaff to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $120 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Santa Ana via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Santa Ana is 381 miles. The road distance is 457.9 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Flagstaff to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 10m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $460 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
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Booking & Getting There
Flagstaff to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Santa Ana is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 6:48 PM in Flagstaff and 5:48 PM in Santa Ana.
Flagstaff to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Santa Ana is 458 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Flagstaff to Santa Ana.
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