There are 8 ways to get from Stanford University to Santa Ana by bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus
- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3h 47m$367–847Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
6h 37m$43–249Line 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Tully & Kingbus 22
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarketbus San Jose
10h 34m$49–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 27m$254–399Drive 388.7 mi
- Drive from Stanford University to Santa Anacar 388.7 mi
6h 40m$71–103Fly San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SFO - SNA
3h 55m$142–385Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
4h 56m$253–806Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
12h 22m$67–117
Stanford University to Santa Ana by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Santa Ana is to line 22 bus and bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Santa Ana is to bus and Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $360 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at 1St-Main via Palo Alto Transit Center, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich and Bolsa-Magnolia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Stanford University to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Ana via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
The distance between Stanford University and Santa Ana is 371 miles. The road distance is 390.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Santa Ana without a car is to line 22 bus and bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Stanford University to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Stanford University to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.
Stanford University to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Santa Ana is to line 22 bus and bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $400 and takes 14h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to 1St-Main via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Center, Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket, and Bolsa-Magnolia in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Santa Ana via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 14h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-660-4287
- [email protected]
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Schedules at
- SamTrans Schedules
- Single Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 650-723-9362
- [email protected]
- Website
- marguerite.stanford.edu
Bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://marguerite.stanford.edu
- Schedules at
- http://transportation.stanford.edu/marguerite/y
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Tully & King
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $48–52
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Stanford University to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Tully & King station.
Stanford University to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Santa Ana is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Stanford University to Santa Ana.
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