There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2h 10m$13–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 16m$27–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Ana to San Diego-SAN89.2 mi
1h 35mDrive 89.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN)car 89.2 mi
1h 35m$17–24Train, fly
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 47m$178–585
Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to bus which costs $12 - $25 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Santa Ana and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 91 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $12 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $12 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and San Diego Airport (SAN), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Ana to San Diego-SAN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN) is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Santa Ana to San Diego Airport (SAN).
There are 1886+ hotels available in San Diego Airport (SAN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Ana and San Diego Airport (SAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.