How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Santa Ana?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Santa Ana start from $44. The average price for this route is around $106. 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 San Jose to Santa Ana?

The average bus trip duration from San Jose to Santa Ana is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 336 miles (541 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to Santa Ana route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Santa Ana at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Santa Ana?

A bus trip from San Jose to Santa Ana generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Jose to Santa Ana?

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 San Jose to Santa Ana?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Jose to Santa Ana?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 San Jose to Santa Ana?

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.

Bus San Jose to Santa Ana from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Ana on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 35m	10:00pm	Santa Ana Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 15m	9:40pm	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	Diridon Station	7h 55m	7:05am	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	No tags
	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	8h 35m	9:30am	Santa Ana Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:55am	Diridon Station	12h 5m	10:00pm	Santa Ana Bus Station	No tags

Get from San Jose to Santa Ana

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

12h 15mAverage Duration

336 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Santa Ana?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound San Jose Santa Ana recent customer reviews

There was nothing that I enjoyed. The bus was filthy, there was a man passed out in our seats that we had to shake to move, my seat was broken, the bus was full of sick people, and we stopped far more times than scheduled resulting in us arriving an hour and a half late.

Holly M.

October 4, 2023

Overall, it is very satisfied. But bus was not started on time.

Eunyoung L.

April 24, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Jose, US to Santa Ana, 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 San Jose to Santa Ana?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Santa Ana start from $44. The average price for this route is around $106. 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 San Jose to Santa Ana?
The average bus trip duration from San Jose to Santa Ana is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 336 miles (541 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Santa Ana route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Santa Ana?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Santa Ana at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Santa Ana?
A bus trip from San Jose to Santa Ana generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Jose to Santa Ana?
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 San Jose to Santa Ana?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Jose to Santa Ana?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 San Jose to Santa Ana?
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.

Best price found

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11/26

$95

Today

$149

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11/30

$62

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Santa Ana, US was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $62

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

You can expect to pay from $62 to $149 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Santa Ana, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually FlixBus 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.