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 you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the METRO J 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 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Carson South may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J
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
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    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 you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the METRO J bus from Carson North station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0900 bus 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 180 min. The bus and train schedule from Carson South may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

180min
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J
Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
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
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0900
    Las Vegas Bus Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Ana Bus Stop
    ID SAN6
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 1
    ID 6800
    30 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from Carson South to City of Santa Ana

The distance between Carson South and City of Santa Ana is approximately 55.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Carson South to City of Santa Ana

To check the bus and train schedule from Carson South to City of Santa Ana using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Carson South) and destination (City of Santa Ana), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Carson South to City of Santa Ana by bus

To get from Carson South to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the METRO J bus from Carson North station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0900 bus 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 180 min. The bus and train schedule from Carson South may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

180min
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J
Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
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
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0900
    Las Vegas Bus Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Ana Bus Stop
    ID SAN6
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 1
    ID 6800
    30 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line METRO J, 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 180 minutes, using Bus line METRO J, Bus line GREYHOUND US0900, Bus line 862.

  • 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 38 min.

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

    The METRO J 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.

  • 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 and City of Santa Ana by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the METRO J 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.

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