Cheap train tickets from Santa Ana to Irvine
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Santa Ana to Irvine Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Santa Ana to Irvine?
There are usually 14 daily bus trips available from Santa Ana to Irvine.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 797.58 | Avg. PriceCZK 167.91 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips14 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration0h 19m | Duration0h 10m |
Trip Summary
There are usually 13 daily train trips available from Santa Ana to Irvine. Traveling by train from Santa Ana to Irvine usually takes 10 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 6 mi (10 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 10m |
| Lowest price | CZK 83.96 |
| Trains per day | 13 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Pacific Surfliner |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Ana to Irvine?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Santa Ana to Irvine was CZK 167.28. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 1 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around CZK 0.63 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Santa Ana to Irvine by month
Prices as travel date approaches
The price of train trips from Santa Ana to Irvine doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year, so you don’t need to book your tickets super far in advance. However, to avoid last-minute price surges or sold-out tickets, we recommend purchasing your train tickets at least 48 hours before departure.
Which train should you take from Santa Ana to Irvine?
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is the one and only train line which connects Santa Ana to Irvine. However, there are 13 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 13 | 0h 11m | CZK 167.70 |
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. On average, the service offers 13 train trips from Santa Ana to Irvine every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from CZK 84.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Santa Ana to Irvine
Trains from Santa Ana to Irvine are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Santa Ana at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 13 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Santa Ana to Irvine.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Irvine to Santa Ana.
City Information
Santa Ana
Image credit: Unsplash
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.
Irvine
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Though Irvine is probably most famous for its corporations and university campuses, the city is well worth the trip for its variety of attractions and activities. Start with a date night at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, which boasts an intimate atmosphere and superb acoustics. You could also check out the UCI Arboretum, where you can learn more about the unique flora of the coastal California region. The Beall Center for Art + Technology features interesting exhibitions that fuse modern art with futuristic technologies.
When you've worked up an appetite, you can find a wide variety of dining options available in the city. For some of the best Japanese dishes in town, check out Fukuda, which serves udon and soba dishes. If you are craving a good chicken parm, North Italia has just what you need!
It's easy to get to Irvine from anywhere in Southern California via intercity buses or Amtrak trains. Flights operate through the nearby John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, just 4.3 miles away from downtown.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Santa Ana?
Main departure station: Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
There is one train station in Santa Ana.
All train stations in Santa Ana:
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Where is the train station in Irvine?
Image credit: Adam Moss
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Irvine Transp Ctr - 15215 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine Station – also known as Irvine Transportation Center – is the busiest station in South Orange County, serving over a million passengers annually. It first opened in 1990 on the south side of the decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in the Spectrum district. The station serves Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink (Southern California's commuter rail system), and various local transit bus lines part of the Orange County Transportation Authority's network. In the vicinity of the station, there are hotels, offices, and shops. Irvine Station is also close to the Irvine Spectrum Center, one of SoCal's most popular entertainment and shopping destinations.
All train stations in Irvine:
Irvine Transp Ctr - 15215 Barranca Pkwy
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Irvine to Santa Ana?
Search Train TicketsPlan your next adventure
More trains from Santa Ana
- Santa Ana to Phoenix
CZK 3,033+
- Train from Santa Ana to Fresno
CZK 1,226+
- Train from Santa Ana to Oakland
CZK 2,154+
- Santa Ana to Oceanside Train
CZK 377+
- Santa Ana to Palm Springs
CZK 484+
- Train from Santa Ana to Riverside
CZK 334+
- Train from Santa Ana to Sacramento
CZK 2,176+
- Train from Santa Ana to San Clemente
CZK 316+
- Santa Ana to San Jose
CZK 2,629+
- Train from Santa Ana to San Juan Capistrano
CZK 253+
- Santa Ana to San Luis Obispo
CZK 965+
- Santa Ana to Santa Barbara Train
CZK 778+
- Train from Santa Ana to Chicago
CZK 8,115+
- Santa Ana to Reno Train
CZK 2,976+
- Santa Ana to New York Train
CZK 13,489+
- Train from Santa Ana to Eugene
CZK 4,531+
- Train from Santa Ana to Portland
CZK 5,390+
- Train from Santa Ana to Salt Lake City
CZK 4,648+
Continue by train from Irvine
- Train from Irvine to Phoenix
CZK 2,992+
- Irvine to Anaheim Train
CZK 210+
- Train from Irvine to Bakersfield
CZK 806+
- Train from Irvine to Burbank
CZK 508+
- Train from Irvine to Fresno
CZK 1,265+
- Train from Irvine to Fullerton
CZK 252+
- Train from Irvine to Goleta
CZK 819+
- Irvine to Los Angeles Train
CZK 449+
- Train from Irvine to Merced
CZK 1,675+
- Train from Irvine to Monterey
CZK 1,637+
- Train from Irvine to Oceanside
CZK 378+
- Train from Irvine to Paso Robles
CZK 1,710+
- Train from Irvine to Riverside
CZK 419+
- Train from Irvine to San Diego
CZK 556+
- Train from Irvine to San Jose
CZK 2,619+
- Train from Irvine to Santa Clara
CZK 2,989+
- Irvine to Las Vegas Train
CZK 2,435+
- Train from Irvine to Seattle
CZK 5,194+
Check out these popular routes
- Ottawa to Toronto Train
CZK 1,816+
- Train from Toronto to Ottawa
CZK 1,795+
- London to Paris
CZK 5,298+
- Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
CZK 775+
- Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
CZK 772+
- Washington D.C. to Boston
CZK 4,818+
- Train from Chicago to Saint Paul
CZK 2,674+
- Chicago to Milwaukee Train
CZK 593+
- Train from Boston to Washington D.C.
CZK 4,788+
- Boston to Providence Train
CZK 582+
- Portland to Seattle
CZK 15,935+
- Saint Paul to Chicago Train
CZK 2,512+
- New York to Albany
CZK 1,482+
- Train from Portland to Seattle
CZK 992+
- Train from Providence to Boston
CZK 455+
- Train from Seattle to Vancouver
CZK 462+
- Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
CZK 603+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.