There are 5 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2h 58m$12–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 10m$27–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Santa Ana89.8 mi
1h 36mDrive 89.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Anacar 89.8 mi
1h 36m$17–24Bus via San Diego (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 20m$32–50
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana is to bus which costs $12 - $25 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Transportation Island and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Santa Ana is 94 miles. The road distance is 90.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $12 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana, including transfers.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $12 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Ana.
There are 1410+ hotels available in Santa Ana.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Santa Ana. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.