There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), subway, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
2h 48m$215–756Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
13h 1m$70–127Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
3h 7m$115–316Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
15h 17m$184–361Fly San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SFO - SNA
3h 24m$121–713BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3h 50m$200–812Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 26m$160–258Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Oakland to Santa Ana-SNA407.5 mi
6h 47mDrive 407.5 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA)car 407.5 mi
6h 47m$75–108
Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $210 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Airport-Arrival Terminal via Artic - Dock 5, Harbor-Katella and Macarthur-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
The distance between Oakland and Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 381 miles. The road distance is 409.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) without a car is to bus which takes 13h 1m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA), including transfers.
Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $210 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 1m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 15h 17m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–250
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Oakland to Santa Ana-SNA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Oakland to Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
There are 1187+ hotels available in Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Oakland and Santa Ana Airport (SNA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.