How to get from Carson South to City of Santa Ana by bus and train?

From Carson South to City of Santa Ana by bus and train

To get from Carson South to City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Carson North station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 862 bus from The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 1 station to Civic Center-Van Ness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 862862
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Carson North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carson North
    ID 141080
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 1
    ID 6800
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Santa Ana - Civic Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Van Ness
    ID 6132
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Carson South to City of Santa Ana by bus

To get from Carson South to City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Carson North station to Harbor Transitway / Manchester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the 83 bus from Orangethorpe-Auto Center Drive station to Civic Center-Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

174min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Bus - 460460
Bus - 8383
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Carson North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carson North
    ID 141080
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Transitway / Manchester
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Disneyland
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orangethorpe / Auto Center
    ID 12615
    80 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Main
    ID 8612
    43 min
  • 8
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carson South to City of Santa Ana

The distance between Carson South, Santa Ana and City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana is approximately 55.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carson South to City of Santa Ana by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Ana – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carson South

Carson South is located at Carson South, Santa Ana and the nearest public transit station is Carson North.

Bus stations close to Carson South:

  • Carson North
  • Carson St + Figueroa St
  • Carson & Figueroa NW

Public transit stations close to City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana

City of Santa Ana is located at City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana and the nearest public transit station is Civic Center-Ross.

Train stations close to City of Santa Ana:

  • Orange Metrolink Station
  • Santa Ana Station

Bus stations close to City of Santa Ana:

  • Civic Center-Ross
  • Civic Center-Birch
  • Civic Center-Van Ness

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From Carson South to City of Santa Ana by bus

To get from Carson South to City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Carson North station to Harbor Transitway / Manchester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the 83 bus from Orangethorpe-Auto Center Drive station to Civic Center-Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

174min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Bus - 460460
Bus - 8383
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Carson North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carson North
    ID 141080
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Transitway / Manchester
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Disneyland
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orangethorpe / Auto Center
    ID 12615
    80 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Main
    ID 8612
    43 min
  • 8
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carson South to City of Santa Ana?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 862.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carson South to City of Santa Ana?

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Bus line 460, Bus line 83.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carson South and City of Santa Ana?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carson South to City of Santa Ana?

    The METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus line goes from Carson North station near Carson South in West Carson to El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line station near City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carson South to City of Santa Ana by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Carson South in West Carson and City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carson South to get to City of Santa Ana?

    Get on the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from the Carson North stop near Carson South in West Carson.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carson South and City of Santa Ana?

    Get off the bus at the El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line stop, which is closest to City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana.

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