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How to get fromSanta Ana to Davisby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Santa Ana to Davis by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    4h 50m
    $511–768

  2. Drive  427.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Daviscar car 427.9 mi
    7h 3m
    $71–103

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 6m
    $85–124

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 13m
    $309–489

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    5h 57m
    $254–825

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    5h 58m
    $155–418

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    6h 36m
    $79–345

  8. Train, line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    6h 59m
    $99–530

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    7h 19m
    $210–522

  10. Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    8h 16m
    $117–507

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus bus FlixBus N2003
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    13h 16m
    $109–170

Santa Ana to Davis by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Davis via Los Angeles in around 15h 13m.

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