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How to get from Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana by bus and train?

From Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana by bus and train

To get from Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Western station to Cesar E Chavez / New High 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 1 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Western / Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

119min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 862862
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Santa Monica / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Western
    ID 14436
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 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 Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana by bus

To get from Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 10/48 bus from Melrose / Western station to Hill / 5th 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 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Western / Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

209min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 10/4810/48
Bus - 460460
Bus - 8383
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Melrose / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose / Western
    ID 4716
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 10/4810/48
    Wait for bus
    10/48
    Downtown LA - Main - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 13597
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Hill
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Disneyland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orangethorpe / Auto Center
    ID 12615
    101 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Main
    ID 8612
    43 min
  • 9
    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 Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana

The distance between Western / Melrose and City of Santa Ana is approximately 43.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western / Melrose 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 Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana

To check the bus and train schedule from Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western / Melrose) 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.

From Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana by bus

To get from Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 10/48 bus from Melrose / Western station to Hill / 5th 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 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Western / Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

209min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 10/4810/48
Bus - 460460
Bus - 8383
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Melrose / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose / Western
    ID 4716
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 10/4810/48
    Wait for bus
    10/48
    Downtown LA - Main - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 13597
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Hill
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Disneyland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orangethorpe / Auto Center
    ID 12615
    101 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Main
    ID 8612
    43 min
  • 9
    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 Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 862.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana?

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 10/48, Bus line 460, Bus line 83.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western / Melrose 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 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana?

    The 4 bus line goes from Santa Monica / Western station near Western / Melrose in East Hollywood to Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice station near City of Santa Ana.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western / Melrose to City of Santa Ana by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western / Melrose and City of Santa Ana by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western / Melrose to get to City of Santa Ana?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Santa Monica / Western stop near Western / Melrose in East Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western / Melrose and City of Santa Ana?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice stop, which is closest to City of Santa Ana.