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How to get fromSanta Ana to Charlotteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    5h 45m
    $281–836

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    8h 21m
    $191–429

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $430–858

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $911–1,973

  5. Drive 2,391.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Charlottecar car 2,391.9 mi
    38h 24m
    $437–631

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    8h 48m
    $272–1,012

Santa Ana to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,106.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Charlotte Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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