There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane SNA - BHM
5h 46m$293–1,152Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane LAX - BHM
8h 50m$263–1,005Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus
47h 35m$317–614Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain
2d 8h$721–1,563Drive 2,010.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to Birminghamcar 2,010.2 mi
31h 49m$367–530Train, bus
- Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Longviewtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0604
2d 9h$628–1,358
Santa Ana to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Birmingham is to bus which costs $310 - $650 and takes 47h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Birmingham is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $290 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Birmingham via Los Angeles and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Santa Ana and Birmingham is 1804 miles. The road distance is 2021.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 47h 35m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Santa Ana to Birmingham, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Birmingham is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $290 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 47h 35m, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 47h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pomona Amtrak to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $210–410
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Birmingham is 2h ahead of Santa Ana. It is currently 10:44 AM in Santa Ana and 12:44 PM in Birmingham.
Santa Ana to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Birmingham is 2022 miles. It takes approximately 31h 49m to drive from Santa Ana to Birmingham.
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