566 Pacific Surfliner8:100h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:00Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA£141One-way0 changes
580 Pacific Surfliner15:100h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA16:00Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA£141One-way0 changes
562 Pacific Surfliner6:100h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:00Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA£141One-way0 changes
794 Pacific Surfliner22:100h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA23:00Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA£141One-way0 changes
588 Pacific Surfliner19:100h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA20:00Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA£141One-way0 changes
566 Pacific Surfliner8:100h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:00Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA£141One-way0 changes
580 Pacific Surfliner15:100h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA16:00Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA£141One-way0 changes
562 Pacific Surfliner6:100h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:00Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA£141One-way0 changes
794 Pacific Surfliner22:100h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA23:00Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA£141One-way0 changes
588 Pacific Surfliner19:100h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA20:00Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 49 km
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Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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14 Coast Starlight · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 9:51 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 13h09 | 23:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 1 change | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 11:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 11:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 12:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 13:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 15:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 16:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 16:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 17:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 17:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 18:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
786 Pacific Surfliner | 18:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 19:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 19:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 20:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 20:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 21:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 22:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 23:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 August | |||||
562 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 7:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 8:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 9:00 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 38m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Ana, CA from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Ana, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Ana, CA
Most Los Angeles, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains use the Union Station to Santa Ana Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Los Angeles, CA and Santa Ana, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Los Angeles, CA station do trains to Santa Ana, CA leave from?
Getting to Union Station from Los Angeles city centre
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Traxx Restaurant, Union Station Cafe, Philippe The Original
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
Getting to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station from Los Angeles city centre
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station is 25 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station train station facilities and services
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station.
Getting to Chatsworth Station from Los Angeles city centre
Chatsworth Station is 39 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Chatsworth Station train station facilities and services
Chatsworth Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chatsworth Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chatsworth Station. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chatsworth Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chatsworth Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chatsworth Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Which Santa Ana, CA station do trains from Los Angeles, CA arrive at?
Getting to Santa Ana Station from Santa Ana city centre
Santa Ana Station is 1 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Ana Station train station facilities and services
Santa Ana Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant, Chapter One: the modern local
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Santa Ana Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Santa Ana Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santa Ana Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Santa Ana Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Ana Station: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana, Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport.
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