Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Ana, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Diego to Santa Ana on 28 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal CenterCheapest
FlixBusBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
UC Irvine (Crawford Hall)Fastest
FlixBusBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
UC Irvine (Crawford Hall)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal CenterNo tags
Los LimousinesBus
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
Santa Ana E Santa Ana BlvdNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:08 PST.

Get from San Diego to Santa Ana

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
2h 5mAverage duration
74 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Ana, US

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Santa Ana?

    The cheapest coach tickets from San Diego to Santa Ana start from £16. The average price for this route is around £35. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from San Diego to Santa Ana?

    The average bus journey time from San Diego to Santa Ana is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 74 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Los Limousines.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Diego to Santa Ana route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, FlixBus, Greyhound, Las Vegas Shuttles.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Santa Ana?

    The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Santa Ana at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Santa Ana?

    A bus journey from San Diego to Santa Ana produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from San Diego to Santa Ana?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Santa Ana?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Las Vegas Shuttles has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.2.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Diego to Santa Ana?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Santa Ana?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Las Vegas Shuttles, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
25/11
£33
26/11
£19
Today
£21
28/11
£18
29/11
£17
30/11
£18
01/12
£16
02/12
£14
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Ana, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Ana, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £38 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Ana, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Los Limousines, FlixBus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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