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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Anaby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Ana by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 25m
    $18–36

  2. Tram, line 460 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Norwalk Stationtram tram Metro C Line
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    2h 48m
    $5–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 45m
    $20–31

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Santa Anarideshare rideshare 38.2 mi
    43 min

  5. Drive 38.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Anacar car 38.2 mi
    43 min
    $7–11

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Anataxi taxi 38.2 mi
    43 min
    $140–170

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train OC Line
    2h 30m
    $16–25

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Ana by bus, foot, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Santa Ana via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 45m.

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