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How to get fromSanta Ana to Mojave Desertby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Mojave Desert by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, drive

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SNA - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    3h 1m
    $141–332

  2. Drive  209 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Mojave Desertcar car 209 mi
    3h 53m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0900
    2. Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    7h 13m
    $59–89

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    5h 41m
    $134–331

  5. Bus, drive via Enterprise (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2030 / ...
    2. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 59m
    $66–97

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Mojave Desert, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Mojave Desert via Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 7h 13m.

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