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How to get fromSanta Ana to Half Moon Bayby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Ana to Half Moon Bay by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, line 294 bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    4h 5m
    $223–805

  2. Bus, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    10h 54m
    $69–127

  3. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    14h 37m
    $151–318

  4. Drive 408.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Half Moon Baycar car 408.5 mi
    6h 56m
    $75–108

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain, line 294 bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    4h 34m
    $230–850

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, Caltrain, line 294 bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    5h 6m
    $283–807

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, line 294 bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    6h 34m
    $118–248

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 36m
    $107–147

Santa Ana to Half Moon Bay by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Ana to Main St & Miramontes St via Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, and Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr in around 14h 37m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.

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