Orange County Airport to Huntington Beach

We will write how to get from Santa Ana airport to Huntington Beach. The distance from John Wayne Airport or Santa Ana to Huntington Beach is 17 kilometers.

The travel time from John Wayne airport to Huntington Beach is around 25 minutes by taxi and if you go by bus around 1 hour and 15 minutes from Santa Ana to Huntington Beach. Click here to book online Los Angeles Entrance Tickets and activities

The cheapest way from Santa Ana airport to Huntington Beach is by bus for $4 USD since you will have to get two buses or three buses. If you go by taxi will be around $35-45 USD depending on your final destination.

You can also rent a car in Santa Ana. Read here how to get from Santa Ana airport to Anaheim

Table of Contents

  • SIM CARD AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
  • WHERE TO STAY IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
  • BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE
  • SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH
  • BUS FROM SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH (CHEAPEST WAY)
    • BUS ROUTE SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH
  • BY TAXI FROM SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH
  • UBER SANTA ANA TO HUNTINGTON BEACH
  • CAR RENTAL AT SANTA ANA AIRPORT
    • PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH
    • BEST WAY FROM SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH (SANTA ANA TO HUNTINGTON BEACH)
  • ACCOMMODATION IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
  • BEST TIME TO VISIT IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
        • Ruben Arribas

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WHERE TO STAY IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

A total of $40-50 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Huntington Beach. There are hotels mid- budget for $100-150 USD and you can find luxury accommodation starting from $300 USD.

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SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH

BUS FROM SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH (CHEAPEST WAY)

Orange County Airport to Huntington Beach
Orange County Airport to Huntington Beach

The cheapest way from Santa Ana airport to Huntington Beach is by bus. You will have to get three OCTA Buses from John Wayne airport. First one is Bus Number 76 running every hour starting from 5 am to 9 pm.

You will have to walk 5 minutes from the airport to reach to the bus stop at the airport. You can click here to know more about the schedule and routes Bus Number 76!

Once you ride Bus Number 76 you will have to transfer at Magnolia-Talbert and get the Bus Number 33 going to Edinger-Magnolia or (even with this bus you can go really close at Huntington Beach depending on where you are staying) and transfer to Bus Number 70 to Huntington Beach. Click here to know more about the schedule and route Bus Number 33 and Bus Number 70!

BUS ROUTE SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH

The bus travel time from Santa Ana airport to Huntington Beach is around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The total bus fare from Santa Ana airport to Huntington Beach is $4 USD (if you take two buses) you will have to pay $2 USD for each bus ride.

You can buy a Day Pass later for $5 USD (convenient if you have to get three buses) for OCTA Buses since you will have to transfer buses. You can buy bus tickets to the bus driver.

BY TAXI FROM SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH

If you go from John Wayne airport to Huntington Beach by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 15 minutes and the taxi fare from Santa Ana Airport to Huntington Beach is around $35-45 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER SANTA ANA TO HUNTINGTON BEACH

Orange County Airport to Huntington Beach
Orange County Airport to Huntington Beach

If you are ordering Uber in Los Angeles you should know that prices are similar than taxis. You can pre-book with Uber app from your phone and go to the pick-up point in the airport. Expect to pay around $30-50 USD depending on your destination and time of the day with from John Wayne Airport to Huntington Beach.

CAR RENTAL AT SANTA ANA AIRPORT

Orange County Airport to Huntington Beach
Orange County Airport to Huntington Beach

There are many options for renting a car in Santa Ana’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Huntington Beach. It will take you 25 minutes to get from Santa Ana airport to Huntington Beach with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available in the airport. Prices are around $30 USD per day.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Santa Ana. Prices are around $80 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $20 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM SANTA ANA AIRPORT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH (SANTA ANA TO HUNTINGTON BEACH)

The best way from Santa Ana Airport to Huntington Beach is getting by bus if you are traveling on a budget for $4 USD and 1 hour and 15 minutes travel time transferring buses from John Wayne airport.

You can get Uber, or a taxi from Santa Ana to Huntington Beach since the distances aren’t far and you will get in your accommodation in 25 minutes for around $35-45 USD especially great idea if you are traveling with someone to split the cost.

ACCOMMODATION IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

Orange County Airport to Huntington Beach
Orange County Airport to Huntington Beach

A total of $40-50 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Huntington Beach. There are hotels mid- budget for $100-150 USD and you can find luxury accommodation starting from $300 USD.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN HUNTNGTON BEACH BEFORE YOUR TRIP WITH BOOKING

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BEST TIME TO VISIT IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

There are 4 seasons in Huntington Beach. The best time to visit Huntington Beach is from the months of April to October because it is the months of the best weather. However, lots of tourists prefer to travel from January to March since it’s not peak season but it can be snowing for a few days.

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Ruben Arribas is the co-founder of Gamintraveler and a Spanish traveler who has traveled to more than 100 countries around the world. He is now a full-time digital nomad.

What airport do I fly into for Huntington Beach CA?

Huntington Beach is conveniently located near three airports: John Wayne/Orange County (SNA), Long Beach (LGB), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

How far is Huntington Beach from airport?

What airports are near Huntington Beach? The closest airport is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) (7.66 mi). Other nearby airports are Long Beach Municipal (LGB) (13.97 mi) or Los Angeles (LAX) (30.47 mi).

How do you fly to Huntington Beach?

Major airports near Huntington Beach, California.
The nearest major airport is John Wayne Airport (SNA / KSNA). ... .
Another major airport is Long Beach Airport (LGB / KLGB), which has domestic flights from Long Beach, California and is 19 miles from Huntington Beach, CA..

How far is Orange County airport to the beach?

A taxi is the quickest transportation option to Laguna Beach once you arrive at John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA). Fare: The airport is approximately 15 miles away from Laguna Beach. An estimated rate would be about $40-$45, but will vary depending on traffic.