How to get from Santa Ana to Alhambra by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Ana to Alhambra in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 64 bus from 1st-Lyon station to 1st-Standard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 78 bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion station to Main / Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Bus - 6464
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 7878
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from 1st-Lyon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Ana
  • 2
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Westminster Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st-Standard
    ID 5976
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
    ID 3103
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 1548
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER and 78

To get from Santa Ana to Alhambra in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Ana Station station to Union Station station. Next, take the 78 bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion station to Main / Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 7878
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from Santa Ana Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    1.13 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
    ID 3103
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 1548
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Ana to Alhambra

The distance between Santa Ana, Los Angeles and Alhambra, Los Angeles is approximately 44.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Ana to Alhambra by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Ana

Santa Ana is located at Santa Ana, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 1st-Lyon.

Train stations close to Santa Ana:

  • Santa Ana Station

Bus stations close to Santa Ana:

  • 1st-Lyon
  • 1st-Cabrillo Park
  • 1st-Grand

Public transit stations close to Alhambra, Los Angeles

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Garfield / Main.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Garfield / Main
  • Garfield/Main
  • Garfield Ave & Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER and 78

To get from Santa Ana to Alhambra in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Ana Station station to Union Station station. Next, take the 78 bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion station to Main / Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 7878
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from Santa Ana Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    1.13 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
    ID 3103
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 1548
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Alhambra?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 64, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 78.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Ana to Alhambra?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Ana to Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    The 64 bus line goes from Westminster Mall station near Santa Ana to 1st-Standard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 1st-Standard station near Alhambra in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Ana to Alhambra in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Ana and Alhambra in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Ana to get to Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 64 bus from the Westminster Mall stop near Santa Ana in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Ana and Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the 1st-Standard stop, which is closest to Alhambra in Los Angeles.

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