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How to get fromSanta Ana to El Pasoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Ana to El Paso by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane SNA - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    5h 38m
    $210–909

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    17h 5m
    $110–170

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to El Paso Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    17h 53m
    $271–573

  4. Drive 757.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to El Pasocar car 757.1 mi
    12h 53m
    $139–200

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LAX - ELP
    3. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    6h 32m
    $180–812

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane SAN - ELP
    3. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    6h 56m
    $191–834

  7. Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    17h 10m
    $140–263

  8. Bus via Los Angeles #2

    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    18h 12m
    $123–164

Santa Ana to El Paso by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Santa Ana to El Paso twice daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 17h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to El Paso Station via Los Angeles in around 17h 53m.

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