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How to get fromSanta Ana to Mazatlánby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Mazatlán by plane, bus, 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 General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane SNA - MZT
    5h 10m
    $3,007–10,399

  2. Bus via Tijuana

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to Mazatlan R. Uriasbus bus Ensenada
    26h 26m
    $1,894–2,628

  3. Drive  1,905.3 km

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Mazatláncar car 1,905.3 km
    21h 59m
    $3,981–5,750

  4. Bus to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C.bus bus
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane TIJ - MZT
    7h 1m
    $2,389–6,122

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane LAX - MZT
    7h 9m
    $5,094–8,583

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mazatlánbus bus San José / ...
    30h
    $3,167–5,660

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mazatlánbus bus Plus / ...
    30h 51m
    $2,675–7,752

Santa Ana to Mazatlán by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,894Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,654.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Mazatlán, Mexico?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Mazatlan R. Urias via Tijuana Central, B.C. and Tijuana Buenavista in around 26h 26m.

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