There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
1h 24m$94–655Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
9h 51m$53–92Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain
12h 18m$152–318Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Santa Ana361.6 mi
5h 55mDrive 361.6 mi
- Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Anacar 361.6 mi
5h 55m$66–96Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus El Paso
13h 9m$67–97
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $90 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix Airport (PHX) station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Main-Civic Center via San Bernardino and Katella-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Santa Ana is 346 miles. The road distance is 363.7 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana without a car is to bus via San Bernardino which takes 9h 51m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $90 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via San Bernardino, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 51m.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana is 364 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Ana.
What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Main-Civic Center via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, and Katella-Harbor in around 9h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $23–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- 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 Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Phoenix to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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