There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (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 Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
3h 34m$17–27Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
4h 11m$11–21Drive 89.1 mi
- Drive from Palm Springs Station to Santa Anacar 89.1 mi
1h 37m$17–24Train, line 286 bus, line 59 bus
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Pomona Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus 286
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
5h 3m$27–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 18m$45–92
Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana is to bus which costs $11 - $21 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs North and arriving at Main-Civic Center via San Bernardino and Katella-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Palm Springs Station station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Palm Springs Station and Santa Ana is 102 miles. The road distance is 89.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 34m and costs $17 - $27.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Palm Springs North station.
Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $11 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Palm Springs Station, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Palm Springs Station to Main-Civic Center via Palm Springs North, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, and Katella-Harbor in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana via Los Angeles in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Palm Springs Station to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Palm Springs Station to Santa Ana.
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