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

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RIC - SNA
    8h 54m
    $299–1,135

  2. Fly Richmond International Airport to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RIC - LGB
    11h 54m
    $125–508

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 16h
    $418–826

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 19h
    $984–2,104

  5. Drive 2,586.5 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Santa Anacar car 2,586.5 mi
    41h 31m
    $472–682

  6. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    9h 27m
    $529–1,072

  7. Fly Richmond International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RIC - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    10h 11m
    $268–736

Richmond to Santa Ana by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,291.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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