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How to get to Santa Ana by train
- Routes
- 23
- Trips per day
- 195
- 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.
Station Information
Popular train stations in Santa Ana:
- Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
What train companies travel to Santa Ana, CA?
Located in California, Santa Ana is accessible by train from 23 other cities. You can choose from 195 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 | 148 | 12 hr, 3 min | CZK 1,957.82 |
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 23 | 1 hr, 36 min | CZK 422.30 |
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, giving it a 4.8 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 it offers. They rate Amtrak Pacific Surfliner at 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Santa Ana punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Santa Ana, rating it 4.9 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
CZK 43.29 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Santa Ana, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Santa Ana. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Santa Ana was CZK 107.36.
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CZK 43.29
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.
The closest airport to Santa Ana is John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA), located 4.8 miles from the city center of Santa Ana.
Santa Ana ranks number 25 among the most popular train destinations in California. Santa Ana ranks number 104 among train destinations in the country. Santa Ana ranks number 22 in California by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 178 direct train schedules arriving in Santa Ana each day.
The population of Santa Ana is 335,400. It ranks number 9 by population in California. It ranks number 41 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Santa Ana, under 60 miles, can cost as little as CZK 43.29. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Santa Ana starts at CZK 497.84.
People who take the train to Santa Ana are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Santa Ana easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Santa Ana is Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd, located just 0.7 miles away. Select Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Santa Ana. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2 hr, 11 min | CZK 546.33 |
| Oceanside | 1 hr, 5 min | CZK 389.83 |
| Sacramento | 12 hr, 42 min | CZK 2,167.13 |
| San Diego | 1 hr, 56 min | CZK 627.71 |
| San Juan Capistrano | 25 min | CZK 260.39 |
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