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

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    5h 20m
    $221–837

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 52m
    $140–438

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    43h 25m
    $325–609

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    46h 33m
    $677–1,379

  5. Drive 1,838.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Santa Anacar car 1,838.4 mi
    30h 12m
    $336–485

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,533.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 43h 25m.

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