There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 58m$22–38Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain OC Line
4h 4m$13–19Train, bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
5h 4m$16–21Drive 89.2 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to Santa Anacar 89.2 mi
1h 58m$17–24
Lancaster to Santa Ana by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Santa Ana is to train which costs $13 - $20 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Lancaster and Santa Ana is 112 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Santa Ana without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 58m and costs $22 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Lancaster to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Lancaster to Santa Ana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Santa Ana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Santa Ana is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Lancaster to Santa Ana.
There are 1631+ hotels available in Santa Ana.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Santa Ana via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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