Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for 11 Aug

Cheapest price

£24

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

1 h 48 m

Average duration

1 h 50 m

Trains per day

26

Distance

132 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.

Fast trains

Of the 26 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for San Diego, CA every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.

  • Amtrak774 Pacific Surfliner
    13:012h06
    Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
    15:07Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
    £241One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak790 Pacific Surfliner
    21:011h50
    Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
    22:51Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
    £241One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak572 Pacific Surfliner
    12:012h06
    Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
    14:07Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
    £241One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak770 Pacific Surfliner
    11:012h06
    Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
    13:07Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
    £241One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak572 Pacific Surfliner
    12:011h51
    Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
    13:52Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
    £241One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £22.

Distance: 132 km

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Coach

£24

Average Price

£18

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 25m

Average total duration

1h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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Greyhound

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA train times

The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA trains for today, Monday 10 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Amtrak770 Pacific Surfliner11:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h51
12:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak770 Pacific Surfliner11:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
13:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak572 Pacific Surfliner12:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
14:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak572 Pacific Surfliner12:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h51
13:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak774 Pacific Surfliner13:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h51
14:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak774 Pacific Surfliner13:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
15:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak580 Pacific Surfliner16:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h51
17:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak580 Pacific Surfliner16:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
18:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak782 Pacific Surfliner17:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h51
18:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak782 Pacific Surfliner17:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
19:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak584 Pacific Surfliner18:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
20:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak584 Pacific Surfliner18:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h51
19:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak786 Pacific Surfliner19:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
21:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak786 Pacific Surfliner19:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h51
20:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak588 Pacific Surfliner20:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h51
21:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak588 Pacific Surfliner20:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
22:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak790 Pacific Surfliner21:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
23:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak790 Pacific Surfliner21:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h50
22:51 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak794 Pacific Surfliner23:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h49
0:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak794 Pacific Surfliner23:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h03
1:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak562 Pacific Surfliner7:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h48
8:49 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak562 Pacific Surfliner7:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h03
9:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak564 Pacific Surfliner8:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
10:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak564 Pacific Surfliner8:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h51
9:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak566 Pacific Surfliner9:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
1h51
10:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect
Amtrak566 Pacific Surfliner9:01 Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
2h06
11:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA?

The best time to book your train from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA

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Trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 3m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
132 km
Average train duration
1h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
21
Direct trains
19
Fastest train
2h 3m
First train
3:50
Last train
23:01
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and San Diego, CA from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak

About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 3m
Cheapest Price
£22
Amtrak frequency
21 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone

Complete guide to San Diego, CA

Things to do in San Diego, CA

Discover the best of San Diego, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Diego, CA trip today.

  • Must visit

USS Midway Museum

Extensive naval aviation museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier. Visit for flight decks, restored aircraft, and hands-on maritime history.

  • Recommended

San Diego Museum of Art

Major Balboa Park art museum with Spanish old masters, Asian art, and sculpture. A strong choice for architecture and varied collections.

  • Recommended

Museum of Us

Interactive Balboa Park museum exploring anthropology, culture, and race. Climb the tower for city views with a separate ticket.

US dollar ($)

San Diego is pricier than many US cities, with high hotel and dining costs, though tacos, casual eats and public transport can help keep daily spending manageable.

Average meal costs

Budget
$10-18 for fast food or casual tacos.
Mid-range
$25-45 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
$80+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
$4-6 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 for café drinks if table service or special prep is involved.

FAQs: Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £24.
The train journey from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA covers a distance of 132 km and takes approximately 2h 3m. Trains run 21 per day.
The train distance from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA is 132 km.
The first train from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA leaves at 3:50.
The last train from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA departs at 23:01.
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA run approximately 21 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA.
Yes, there is a direct train between Santa Ana, CA and San Diego, CA. The service operates 19 times per day, provided by Amtrak.
To get from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA.
The train station in Santa Ana, CA that goes to San Diego, CA is Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA, and it arrives at Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA is by coach, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
In San Diego, CA, you can explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and enjoy a harbour cruise for stunning views of the skyline and naval ships. Hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life and ocean conservation, and experience the thrill of a whale watching tour off the coast. Discover Balboa Park with its museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo, explore the USS Midway Museum, and take in the picturesque views at La Jolla Cove. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Gaslamp Quarter and relax at Coronado Beach.
To fully explore San Diego, CA, and enjoy its main attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and the beaches, a stay of three to five days is typically recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Santa Ana, CA and San Diego, CA

Most Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA trains use the Santa Ana Station to Santa Fe Depot station pair, with some services arriving at Old Town Station. Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and San Diego, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Santa Ana
Arrival train stations in San Diego

Which Santa Ana, CA station do trains to San Diego, CA leave from?

Trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, CA leave from Santa Ana Station. The station is 1 km from Santa Ana, CA city centre at 1000 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA.
Santa Ana Station1000 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701, USALockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

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:

BusOCTA routes 53, 83, 206
TrainAmtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line

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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