The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 3 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for Los Angeles, CA every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, 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 54m. 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 £14.
Distance: 49 km
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£14 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Tuesday 17 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:01 Santa Ana, CA | 0h56 | 16:57 Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:04 Santa Ana, CA | 0h53 | 16:57 Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 18 March | |||||
![]() | 02:04 Santa Ana, CA | 0h53 | 02:57 Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 53m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 23:01 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and Los Angeles, 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: Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santa Ana, CA and Los Angeles, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
- Chapter One: the modern local
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana
- Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink services
- Bus: OCTA routes 53, 83, 206
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
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