San Diego to Santa Ana bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 11 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from San Diego bus station at 00:15h, arriving at Santa Ana bus station at 01:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:55h, arriving at 01:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
San Diego, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Santa Ana, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
144 km
Average Trip Duration
02h 05min
Total Departures
11
Popular Operators
FlixBus, Greyhound
Lowest Price
$20
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Getting from San Diego and Santa Ana by bus
The shortest travel distance between San Diego and Santa Ana is 144 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 00:15 has a travel time of 01:15h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:55h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Santa Ana earlier, there
is 1 night bus departing from San Diego to Santa Ana.
The overnight bus departs at 23:55 and arrives at 01:30
the following day.
Bus companies operating the San Diego to Santa Ana route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.
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Other popular destinations from San Diego
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