There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, bus (Flixbus), 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 Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
2h 40m$232–803Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
11h 39m$70–127Fly Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SMF - LGB
3h 4m$117–323Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
17h 38m$212–419Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
4h 40m$241–814Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2007
13h 54m$73–116Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento to Santa Ana-SNA421.5 mi
6h 59mDrive 421.5 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA)car 421.5 mi
6h 59m$77–112
Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $230 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Airport-Arrival Terminal via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Macarthur-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
The distance between Sacramento and Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 417 miles. The road distance is 423.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 39m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA), including transfers.
Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $230 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 39m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $420 and takes 17h 38m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–220
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento to Santa Ana-SNA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 424 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Sacramento to Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
There are 1187+ hotels available in Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento and Santa Ana Airport (SNA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.