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

Melrose / Fairfax to City of Santa Ana - Bus Schedule

The 217 bus from Melrose / Fairfax to City of Santa Ana usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-50 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 57 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from Melrose / Fairfax to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 217 bus from Fairfax / Melrose station to Los Feliz / San Fernando station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 862 bus from East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station to Civic Center-Van Ness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Melrose / Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

177min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 217217
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 862862
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from Fairfax / Melrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax / Melrose
    ID 3494
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / San Fernando
    ID 18025
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    ID GDL
    750 yd • 9 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
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    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 Melrose / Fairfax to City of Santa Ana

The distance between Melrose / Fairfax and City of Santa Ana is approximately 51.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose / Fairfax 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 Melrose / Fairfax to City of Santa Ana

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

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melrose / Fairfax to City of Santa Ana?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 217, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 862.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melrose / Fairfax 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 57 min.

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

    The 217 bus line goes from Fairfax / Melrose station near Melrose / Fairfax in Fairfax to Los Feliz / San Fernando station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Los Feliz / San Fernando station near City of Santa Ana.

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

    The total travel time between Melrose / Fairfax and City of Santa Ana by bus and train is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 217 bus from the Fairfax / Melrose stop near Melrose / Fairfax in Fairfax.

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

    Get off the bus at the Los Feliz / San Fernando stop, which is closest to City of Santa Ana.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Melrose / Fairfax to City of Santa Ana?

    The ride from Melrose / Fairfax to City of Santa Ana costs $1.75.

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