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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center | Diridon Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center | Diridon Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Santa Ana Bus Station | Diridon Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | UC Irvine (Crawford Hall) | Diridon Station | No tags |
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Get from Santa Ana to San Jose
The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santa Ana and San Jose?
Stops in Santa Ana
- A
Santa Ana Greyhound Bus Station
1000 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701 - B
602 S Main St
602 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
Stops in San Jose
- A65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
- B440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
- C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA - D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA - E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA - F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Ana, US to San Jose, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Santa Ana to San Jose?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Ana to San Jose start from $72. The average price for this route is around $200. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santa Ana to San Jose?
The average bus travel time from Santa Ana to San Jose is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 536 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Santa Ana to San Jose route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santa Ana to San Jose?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Ana to San Jose at 8:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Ana to San Jose?
A bus trip from Santa Ana to San Jose generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santa Ana to San Jose?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Ana to San Jose?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santa Ana to San Jose?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Ana to San Jose?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Ana, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $121To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Ana, US to San Jose, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $121 to $228 for a bus ticket from Santa Ana, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-12-02.
