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How to get fromTacoma to Santa Anaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    4h 27m
    $162–449

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 15m
    $62–301

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    31h 22m
    $159–316

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    36h 13m
    $367–805

  5. Drive 1,136.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Santa Anacar car 1,136.1 mi
    19h 11m
    $208–300

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    6h 53m
    $149–358

  7. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 14th St to 4th Ave & Universitybus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PAE - SNA
    6h 56m
    $229–966

Tacoma to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,004.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Santa Ana Bus Stop via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 31h 22m.

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