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

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Santa Ana by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    4h 53m
    $130–536

  2. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 18m
    $124–277

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Corvallisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Corvallis to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 31m
    $151–304

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salem to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    31h 17m
    $382–776

  5. Drive 949 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Santa Anacar car 949 mi
    15h 57m
    $174–251

Salem to Santa Ana by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 921 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Salem to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Corvallis, SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 27h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to Santa Ana via Los Angeles in around 31h 17m.

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