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

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SNA - TPA
    7h 54m
    $200–585

  2. Bus, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $411–636

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    2d 9h
    $719–1,396

  4. Drive 2,437.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Tampacar car 2,437.7 mi
    40h 15m
    $445–643

  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 Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    8h 53m
    $230–838

  6. 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 Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    9h 18m
    $421–1,010

  7. Train, bus via Mobile

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $705–1,518

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3d 13h
    $1,257–2,709

Santa Ana to Tampa by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$705Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,134.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Tampa Union Station via El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, Wildwood Amtrak Station, and Lakeland in around 2d 6h.

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