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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Oceano by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 12m
    $90–173

  2. Drive 206 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Oceanocar car 206 mi
    3h 48m
    $38–55

  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 Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    7h 8m
    $64–101

  4. 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 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    4h 9m
    $278–466

  5. 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 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    4h 45m
    $239–448

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Oceano via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 7h 8m.

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