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Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Santa Ana to Santa Maria. Traveling by train from Santa Ana to Santa Maria usually takes 5 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 5 hours and 24 minutes.
Distance | 169 mi (271 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 24m |
Lowest price | MX$1,069.72 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Ana to Santa Maria?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Santa Ana and Santa Maria cost MX$1,129.15, on average. Booking your trip at least 12 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around MX$59.43 more.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Santa Ana to Santa Maria?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Ana to Santa Maria. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 3 | 5h 52m | MX$1,177.37 |
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. On average, there are 3 Amtrak trains from Santa Ana to Santa Maria every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from MX$1,070.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Santa Ana and Santa Maria is approximately 169 miles, or 271 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 52 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Santa Ana to Santa Maria. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Santa Ana at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Maria to Santa Ana.
City Information
Santa Ana
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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
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 Santa Maria?
Main arrival station: Santa Maria Bus Stop
Santa Maria has one train station.
All train stations in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Bus Stop
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