There are 4 ways to get from Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
5h 16m$95–129Drive 119.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA)car 119.5 mi
2h 9m$22–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Thermal to Santa Ana-SNA119.5 mi
2h 9mBus, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus 43 / ...
7h 43m$36–56
Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Airport Blvd Desert Cactus and arriving at Airport-Arrival Terminal via Coachella Transit Hub, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Macarthur-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Thermal and Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 145 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.
The best way to get from Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 16m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA), including transfers.
Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Thermal to Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
There are 1334+ hotels available in Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
What companies run services between Thermal, CA, USA and Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA?
You can take a bus from Airport Blvd Desert Cactus to Airport-Arrival Terminal via Coachella Transit Hub, Town Center & Hahn, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor And Macarthur, and Macarthur-Harbor in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Thermal to Santa Ana-SNA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thermal and Santa Ana Airport (SNA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












