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How to get fromNew Jersey to Santa Anaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from New Jersey to Santa Ana by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    7h 41m
    $362–841

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    10h 6m
    $209–599

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 16h
    $1,353–2,123

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2d 17h
    $539–829

  5. Drive  2,743.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Santa Anacar car 2,743.5 mi
    44h 41m
    $469–678

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    8h 19m
    $336–666

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    10h 44m
    $223–624

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    11h 2m
    $415–741

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    10h 53m
    $276–444

  10. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,725–3,266

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,825–2,859

New Jersey to Santa Ana by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,439.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Main-1St via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 17h.

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