Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from Santa Ana to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Santa Ana to San Diego. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

Question 2

When are trains the most crowded?

Accepted Answer

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Santa Ana to San Diego on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

Question 3

Which train should you take from Santa Ana to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

2 train services operate from Santa Ana to San Diego.  Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

Question 4

What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Ana to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Over the past month, a train ticket between Santa Ana and San Diego cost MX$184.53, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 19 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around MX$16.27 more.

Question 5

Is there a direct train from Santa Ana to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 scheduled trains on most days. 18 of these are direct connections to San Diego. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Diego to Santa Ana.

Question 6

How long is the train journey from Santa Ana to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Santa Ana and San Diego is approximately 82 miles, or 132 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes  1 hour  58 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is  1 hour  47 minutes.  As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Question 7

When are the first and last trains of the day?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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Question 9

Where is the train station in San Diego?

Accepted Answer

San Diego receives travelers from Santa Ana at its two active train stations.

Question 10

Where is the train station in Santa Ana?

Accepted Answer

There is one train station in Santa Ana.

Question 11

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Since ticket prices on this route stay pretty consistent, you don’t need to book way in advance. However, we recommend buying your train ticket to San Diego at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to prevent any unpleasant surprises, like last-minute surges in price or sold-out tickets.

Question 12

Average prices by travel date

Accepted Answer

The cost of a one-way train trip from Santa Ana to San Diego is expected to stay pretty stable over the next four weeks. No matter which day you travel, you can expect to pay about  for your ticket.

Question 13

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

The price of a train ticket from Santa Ana to San Diego remains pretty stable, regardless of when you plan to travel. Tickets on this route usually cost  throughout the year.

Question 14

Need a return trip from San Diego to Santa Ana?

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Question 15

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

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.