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How to get to Santa Ana by train
| Routes | 11 |
| Trips per day | 92 |
| train lines | 2 |
| Stations | 1 |
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About Santa Ana
Santa Ana is a sunny city in Orange County located between Anaheim and Irvine in the greater Los Angeles area. Downtown Santa Ana bustles with independent breweries, diverse restaurants, unique retail shops, weekly pop-up markets, and art centers. This lively downtown area, in addition to Santa Ana's live-work housing and creative working spaces, make it attractive to young professionals.
One of the most popular spots for visitors is the Santa Ana Zoo, where little ones can enjoy a carousel and mini-train ride along with the animal exhibits. Architecture enthusiasts will love seeing the Bowers Museum, built in a Mission Revival style, and the Heritage Museum, which has restored homes from the 1890s.
The Orange County Transportation Authority and several shuttle services provide transit within Santa Ana. Santa Ana is easily accessible from over 20 other cities by Amtrak Thruway bus or on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train. The primary airport for Orange County, John Wayne Airport, is located in Santa Ana and also makes it easy to travel to this vibrant SoCal spot.
What train companies travel to Santa Ana, California?
Located in California, Santa Ana is accessible by train from 11 other cities. You can choose from 92 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Santa Ana on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Santa Ana are also available.
Train companies serving Santa Ana
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 207 | 8h 34m | $59.40 |
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 23 | 1h 29m | $18.65 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards.
Which train carrier has the best service to Santa Ana?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Santa Ana by train with Amtrak Pacific Surfliner giving them a 4.6 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner had the most comfortable train service to Santa Ana taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner offers. They rate Amtrak Pacific Surfliner a 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Santa Ana punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Santa Ana, rating them a 4.6 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Santa Ana is Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Santa Ana.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 13h 20m | $85.35 |
| Oceanside | 1h 3m | $18.00 |
| Los Angeles | 1h 32m | $19.35 |
| San Juan Capistrano | 0h 25m | $12.02 |
| Irvine | 0h 10m | $8.00 |
Top train routes to and from Santa Ana
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