CA → CA · about 36 miles
Los Angeles to Santa Ana bus & train schedule
Limousine Express, Amtrak and Greyhound run 161 direct buses and trains a week from Los Angeles to Santa Ana. The fastest takes 50 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 9:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 161
- Fastest trip
- 50m
- First departure
- 5:00 AM
- Last departure
- 9:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | 6:25 AM | 1h 25m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 6:10 AM | 7:00 AM | 50m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:25 AM | 8:00 AM | 1h 35m | Daily | Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:55 AM | 10:00 AM | 3h 05m | Daily | Los Angeles Laurel Canyon/Rinaldi - San Fernando to Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:10 AM | 8:00 AM | 50m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 1h 30m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 8:10 AM | 9:00 AM | 50m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:09 AM | 11:00 AM | 1h 51m | Daily | Van Nuys to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:00 AM | 11:45 AM | 1h 45m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:07 AM | 1:00 PM | 1h 53m | Daily | Van Nuys to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:10 AM | 12:00 PM | 50m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 1:30 PM | 3:05 PM | 1h 35m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 3:06 PM | 5:00 PM | 1h 54m | Daily | Van Nuys to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:10 PM | 4:00 PM | 50m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:45 PM | 5:30 PM | 1h 45m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 5:10 PM | 6:00 PM | 50m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:13 PM | 7:00 PM | 1h 47m | Daily | Van Nuys to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:30 PM | 8:15 PM | 1h 45m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 6:53 PM | 9:00 PM | 2h 07m | Daily | Van Nuys to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:55 PM | 10:00 PM | 3h 05m | Daily | Los Angeles Laurel Canyon/Rinaldi - San Fernando to Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:10 PM | 8:00 PM | 50m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:09 PM | 11:00 PM | 1h 51m | Daily | Van Nuys to Santa Ana | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:30 PM | 11:15 PM | 1h 45m | Daily | Los Angeles to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in Santa Ana The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles bus stop Map of Los Angeles bus stop (Google Maps)
- Van Nuys Map of Van Nuys (Google Maps)
- Los Angeles (Americanstar) Map of Los Angeles (Americanstar) (Google Maps)
- Los Angeles (Union Station) Map of Los Angeles (Union Station) (Google Maps)
- Los Angeles Laurel Canyon/Rinaldi - San Fernando Map of Los Angeles Laurel Canyon/Rinaldi - San Fernando (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Santa Ana
- Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 Map of Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Ana to Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 50 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 45 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Los Angeles to Santa Ana?
The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Los Angeles to Santa Ana?
Limousine Express, Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Los Angeles?
Buses and trains to Santa Ana leave from Los Angeles bus stop, Van Nuys, Los Angeles (Americanstar), Los Angeles (Union Station) and Los Angeles Laurel Canyon/Rinaldi - San Fernando.