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San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA Train

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04/23/2025
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San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train

The journey from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train is 82.27 mi and takes 1 hr 54 min. There are 20 connections per day, with the first departure at 4:01 AM and the last at 9:10 PM. It is possible to travel from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train for as little as $26.57 or as much as $28.56. The best price for this journey is $26.57.

Lowest Price $26.57
Journey Duration 1 hr 54 min
Connection per Day 20
Lowest Price $26.57
Highest Price $28.56
First Departure 4:01 AM
Last Departure 9:10 PM
Distance 82.27 mi
Departure San Diego, CA
Arrival Santa Ana, CA
Carriers Amtrak

San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA Train Times

Departure date
Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA

The cheapest San Diego, CA - Santa Ana, CA train tickets can be found for as low as $16.63 if you’re lucky, or $29.38 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $35.84.

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When travelling to Santa Ana, CA by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

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San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA CO2 Emissions by Train

Ecology
Train
9.27kg
Bus
9.93kg
Flight
26.48kg
Car
21.18kg
What are the CO2 emissions from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between San Diego, CA and Santa Ana, CA are 9.27kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between San Diego, CA and Santa Ana, CA? By taking the train between San Diego, CA and Santa Ana, CA you will save 17.21kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.66kg compared to a bus and 11.91kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA?
A train ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA is $27.58. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $26.57.
What's the cheapest train ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA is $26.57. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Diego, CA and Santa Ana, CA by train?
San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 82.27 mi.
How long does the train between San Diego, CA and Santa Ana, CA take?
San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA is on average 1 hr 54 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 hr 49 min.
How many train connections per day go from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA?
San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA has 20 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA leave?
The earliest train from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA departs at 4:01 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA depart?
The latest train from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA departs at 9:10 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $26.57 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA?
There are on average 20 direct connection(s) from San Diego, CA to go to Santa Ana, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train?
The fastest journey time by train between San Diego, CA and Santa Ana, CA is 1 hr 49 min.
Is there a direct train from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA?
Yes, there is a direct train between San Diego, CA and Santa Ana, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train?
The train journey from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA creates 9.27kg of CO2 emissions.