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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    5h 45m
    $183–554

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    7h 47m
    $116–559

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus
    35h 25m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Pomona Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    37h 43m
    $808–1,243

  5. Drive  1,333 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Santa Anacar car 1,333 mi
    21h 29m
    $221–318

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 30m
    $177–235

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 3m
    $223–547

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 19m
    $146–642

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 45m

Austin to Santa Ana by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$808Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,220.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Santa Ana via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 35h 25m.

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