Cheap train tickets from Santa Maria to Santa Ana

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 Ana to Santa Maria. If you're not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Santa Maria to Santa Ana for $65.

The distance between Santa Maria and Santa Ana is approximately 169 miles, or 271 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 29 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 20 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.

The earliest train departs Santa Maria at 4:40am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:20pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains from Santa Maria to Santa Ana are the most crowded on Wednesday. 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 Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.