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How to get fromSacramento to Santa Anaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2h 49m
    $261–838

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 25m
    $75–140

  3. Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarketbus bus San Jose
    10h 56m
    $94–124

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 8m
    $191–385

  5. Drive 416.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Santa Anacar car 416.1 mi
    6h 51m
    $76–110

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    4h 49m
    $302–850

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    5h 23m
    $140–299

Sacramento to Santa Ana by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 7Th St & H St to 1St-Main via Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr, Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket, and Bolsa-Magnolia in around 10h 56m.

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