There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
5h 19m$96–131Drive 107.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA)car 107.4 mi
1h 56m$20–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palm Desert to Santa Ana-SNA107.4 mi
1h 56mBus, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus 43 / ...
5h 24m$39–52
Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Airport-Arrival Terminal via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Macarthur-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 146 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA), including transfers.
Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Palm Desert to Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
There are 1369+ hotels available in Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Airport-Arrival Terminal via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor And Macarthur, and Macarthur-Harbor in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palm Desert to Santa Ana-SNA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palm Desert and Santa Ana Airport (SNA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.