How to get from Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana by bus and train?

From Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87X bus from SB Airport SB station to Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) 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 4 hr 56 min.

296min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 87X87X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 862862
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from SB Airport SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SB Airport SB
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 87X87X
    Wait for bus
    87X
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    790 yd • 10 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
    202 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

Alternative route from Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana by bus and train via 87X, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 53

To get from Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87X bus from SB Airport SB station to Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 53 bus from Artic - Dock 3 station to Main-5th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 9 min.

309min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 87X87X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5353
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from SB Airport SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SB Airport SB
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 87X87X
    Wait for bus
    87X
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    190 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 3
    ID 8363
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Irvine - West Yale and Alton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main-5th
    ID 6519
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana

The distance between Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Ana and City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana is approximately 150.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 296 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara Airport 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 Santa Barbara Airport

Santa Barbara Airport is located at Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Ana and the nearest public transit station is SB Airport SB.

Train stations close to Santa Barbara Airport:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara Airport:

  • SB Airport SB
  • Santa Barbara Airport
  • Fairview & Fowler

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-Flower.

Train stations close to City of Santa Ana:

  • Orange Metrolink Station
  • Santa Ana Station

Bus stations close to City of Santa Ana:

  • Civic Center-Flower
  • Flower-Santa Ana
  • Civic Center-Broadway

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana by bus and train via 87X, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 53

To get from Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87X bus from SB Airport SB station to Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 53 bus from Artic - Dock 3 station to Main-5th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 9 min.

309min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 87X87X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5353
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from SB Airport SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SB Airport SB
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 87X87X
    Wait for bus
    87X
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    190 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 3
    ID 8363
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Irvine - West Yale and Alton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main-5th
    ID 6519
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana?

    The fastest way takes 296 minutes, using Bus line 87X, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 862.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana?

    The alternative route takes 309 minutes, using Bus line 87X, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 53.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara Airport 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 4 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara Airport to City of Santa Ana?

    The 87X bus line goes from SB Airport SB station near Santa Barbara Airport in Santa Barbara to Southbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Southbound station near City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana.

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara Airport in Santa Barbara and City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana by bus and train is about 4 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara Airport to get to City of Santa Ana?

    Get on the 87X bus from the SB Airport SB stop near Santa Barbara Airport in Santa Barbara.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southbound stop, which is closest to City of Santa Ana in Santa Ana.

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