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How to get fromL.A. Union Station to Santa Anaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from L.A. Union Station to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    54 min
    $11–23
  2. Bus via Disneyland Employee's Entrance

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    2h 52m
    $5–6
  3. Bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    1h 9m
    $12–18
  4. Drive 31.8 mi

    1. Drive from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anacar car 31.8 mi
    35 min
    $6–9
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anataxi taxi 31.8 mi
    35 min
    $110–140
  6. Train

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train OC Line
    55 min
    $8–12
  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Anabus bus Los Angeles
    1h 30m
    $6–13

L.A. Union Station to Santa Ana by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between L.A. Union Station, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $11–23 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Santa Ana once daily. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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