There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 21m$14–25Bus
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 28m$34–55Drive 78.7 mi
- Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Anacar 78.7 mi
1h 24m$15–21
Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd and arriving at Santa Ana via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station and San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Santa Ana via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Rancho Bernardo and Santa Ana is 82 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 21m and costs $13 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station.
Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Santa Ana via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, and San Diego in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Ana.
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