There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Abilene by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Abilene (ABI)plane SNA - ABI
4h 49m$128–462Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Stationbus El Paso
26h 19m$212–274Drive 1,209.5 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to Abilenecar 1,209.5 mi
19h 34m$221–319Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Abilenebus Greyhound US1000
27h 49m$228–341
Santa Ana to Abilene by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Abilene is to bus which costs $210 - $280 and takes 26h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Abilene is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $120 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Abilene station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station via El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 19m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Abilene is 1073 miles. The road distance is 1216.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Abilene without a car is to bus which takes 26h 19m and costs $210 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Santa Ana to Abilene, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Abilene bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Abilene is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $120 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $280 and takes 26h 19m.
Santa Ana to Abilene bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Abilene is 2h ahead of Santa Ana. It is currently 9:37 PM in Santa Ana and 11:37 PM in Abilene.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Abilene, TX, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Abilene (ABI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station via El Paso and El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 26h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Abilene via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Abilene via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Santa Ana to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–110
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $95–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–330
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Abilene is 1217 miles. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Santa Ana to Abilene.
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