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San Mateo to Santa Ana

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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

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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$420.98

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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$178.60

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

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
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 John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$306.16

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

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

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 Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Embarcadero to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

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

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from King St & 4th St to Metro
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Santa Ana is to Caltrain and night bus which costs $40.22 - $119.57 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via Redwood City Station and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

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

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Ana via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Santa Ana?

The distance between San Mateo and Santa Ana is 628 km. The road distance is 645.4 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs $30.43 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from San Mateo to Santa Ana, including transfers.

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

San Mateo to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

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

San Mateo to Santa Ana train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $217.39 and takes 11h 38m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $54.35 - $228.26 and takes 14h 23m.

Where does the San Mateo to Santa Ana bus arrive?

San Mateo to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the San Mateo to Santa Ana train arrive?

San Mateo to Santa Ana train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Santa Ana is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from San Mateo 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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