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There are 12 ways to get from Houston to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAH - SNA
    6h 36m
    $155–466

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 39m
    $102–394

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus
    28h 44m
    $288–353

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 25m
    $912–1,400

  5. Drive  1,491.8 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Santa Anacar car 1,491.8 mi
    24h 4m
    $247–356

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    8h 1m
    $116–558

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 12m
    $148–546

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 18m
    $179–267

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAH - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 54m
    $155–559

  10. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane HOU - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 9m
    $107–478

  11. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IAH - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 46m
    $134–401

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    36h 37m
    $241–372

Houston to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration38h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$912Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,373.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Santa Ana via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, and Huntington Park in around 28h 44m.

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