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How to get fromVan Nuys to Santa Anaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Van Nuys to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 47m
    $17–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3h 39m
    $7–8

  3. Drive 48.2 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Santa Anacar car 48.2 mi
    56 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Van Nuys to Santa Anataxi taxi 48.2 mi
    56 min
    $170–210

Van Nuys to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Ana every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrance every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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