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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Santa Ana

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$331.68

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$76.54
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48
Train from Norwalk/ Santa Fe Springs station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$8.93
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Aviation / Imperial Station to Norwalk
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Norwalk Transit System

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

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Westminster-Fairview
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.85

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo & Lakewood SE to Beach
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.34–$1.47

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana is to bus and night bus which costs $34.78 - $119.57 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana is to bus and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $59.78 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Ocean & Water and arriving at Main-1St via San Jose Diridon Station and Artic - Dock 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Santa Ana is 658 km. The road distance is 597.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana without a car is to bus and train via San Jose which takes 9h 56m and costs $59.78 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana?

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Santa Ana bus from?

Santa Cruz to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Ocean & Water station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Santa Ana bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Santa Ana is 597 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana.

Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Santa Ana. Prices start at $57.07 per night.
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