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Santa Ana to San Francisco

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Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$408.22
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$76.54
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana station to L.
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48
Train from Santa Ana station to Norwalk/
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$8.93
Train from Santa Ana station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.57–$12.12

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Bus from Lakewood Blvd Station to Lakewood
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$229.62

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$140.33

Norwalk Transit System

Phone:
+1 562-929-5550
Website:
norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/norwalk-transit-system-nts
Bus from Metrolink Station to C
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to San Francisco is to night bus which costs $35.87 - $130.43 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Ana and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

The distance between Santa Ana and San Francisco is 650 km. The road distance is 665.5 km.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to San Francisco without a car is to train and bus and BART which takes 9h 32m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Santa Ana to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to San Francisco bus from?

Santa Ana to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to San Francisco train from?

Santa Ana to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to San Francisco is to train and Caltrain which takes 13h 23m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $76.09 - $206.52 and takes 4h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $28.26 - $195.65 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Santa Ana to San Francisco bus arrive?

Santa Ana to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Santa Ana to San Francisco train arrive?

Santa Ana to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to San Francisco is 665 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Santa Ana to San Francisco.

Which airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to San Francisco International Airport Airport?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to San Francisco International Airport Airport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Book your Santa Ana to San Francisco bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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