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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Santa Ana by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2h 35m
    $222–838

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 57m
    $58–87

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 30m
    $121–264

  4. Drive  370.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Santa Anacar car 370.3 mi
    6h 18m
    $68–98

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    3h 31m
    $248–797

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    5h 9m
    $128–636

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 25m
    $60–100

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Huntington Parkbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    11h 20m
    $83–110

San Jose to Santa Ana by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Santa Ana via Los Angeles in around 12h 30m.

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