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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fresno to Santa Ana by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 30m
    $61–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2006
    7h 5m
    $35–65

  3. Drive  251.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Santa Anacar car 251.1 mi
    4h 12m
    $46–67

  4. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane FAT - SNA
    5h 21m
    $400–836

  5. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    5h 42m
    $406–685

  6. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    6h 32m
    $105–311

  7. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    6h 40m
    $245–877

Fresno to Santa Ana by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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