What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Ana is to line 22 bus and bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $220 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Churchill and arriving at 1St-Main via San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich and Bolsa-Magnolia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Ana via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Santa Ana?

The distance between Palo Alto and Santa Ana is 367 miles. The road distance is 389.4 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Santa Ana without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Ana without a car is to line 22 bus and bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $45 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Santa Ana?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Palo Alto to Santa Ana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Santa Ana bus from?

Palo Alto to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Churchill station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Santa Ana train from?

Palo Alto to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train, bus or fly from Palo Alto to Santa Ana?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $220 - $850. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 10h 5m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Santa Ana bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Tully & King station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Santa Ana train arrive?

Palo Alto to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Santa Ana is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Palo Alto to Santa Ana.

Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1605+ hotels available in Santa Ana.

Palo Alto to Santa Ana - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, line 22 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Santa Ana by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3h 13m
$227–844
Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to Tully & Kingbus 22
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarketbus San Jose
10h 5m
$50–67
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 55m
$113–287
Drive 387.1 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Santa Anacar 387.1 mi
6h 33m
$71–102
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SFO - SNA
3h 30m
$143–383
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
4h 56m
$255–816
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
10h 50m
$65–106

Palo Alto to Santa Ana by bus

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Distance: 365.1 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to 1St-Main via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket, and Bolsa-Magnolia in around 10h 5m.

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