How to get from Santa Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana by bus and train?

From Santa Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Westwood 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 2 hr 35 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

155min
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 862862
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Santa Monica / Westwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
  • 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
    75 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

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana by bus and train via 4, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 553

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Westwood station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 553 bus from Artic - Dock 2 station to Main-5th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

168min
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 553553
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Santa Monica / Westwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
  • 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
    75 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
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 2
    ID 8362
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Costa Mesa - South Coast Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main-5th
    ID 6519
    23 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 Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana

The distance between Santa Monica / Westwood and City of Santa Ana is approximately 51.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Westwood 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 Santa Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana by bus and train via 4, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 553

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Westwood station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 553 bus from Artic - Dock 2 station to Main-5th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

168min
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 553553
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Santa Monica / Westwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
  • 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
    75 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
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 2
    ID 8362
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Costa Mesa - South Coast Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main-5th
    ID 6519
    23 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 Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 862.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / Westwood 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 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica / Westwood to City of Santa Ana?

    The 4 bus line goes from Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice station near Santa Monica / Westwood in West Los Angeles to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cesar E Chavez / New High station near City of Santa Ana.

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Westwood and City of Santa Ana by bus and train is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice stop near Santa Monica / Westwood in West Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cesar E Chavez / New High stop, which is closest to City of Santa Ana.

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