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How to get fromSanta Ana to San Antonioby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Antonio International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SNA - SAT
    5h 18m
    $450–885

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAX - SAT
    6h 28m
    $200–938

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus El Paso
    27h 48m
    $214–386

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    30h 53m
    $471–973

  5. Drive 1,307.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to San Antoniocar car 1,307.6 mi
    20h 49m
    $239–345

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SNA - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    6h
    $202–760

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    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 Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SAN - SAT
    6h 47m
    $461–861

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 50m
    $215–423

Santa Ana to San Antonio by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration30h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$471Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Navarro Opposite Villita via El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 27h 48m.

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