Bus from Santa Ana, US to San Jose, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Ana to San Jose on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Diridon StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Diridon StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Santa Ana Bus Station
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
UC Irvine (Crawford Hall)
Diridon StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:25 PM PST.

Get from Santa Ana to San Jose

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
8h 5mAverage Duration
332 milesDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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.

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Ana to San Jose start from $51. The average price for this route is around $140. 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 ride from Santa Ana to San Jose?

    The average bus trip duration from Santa Ana to San Jose is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 332 miles (536 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time 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.

  5. 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 recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. 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.

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

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

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

    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.

  9. 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.

Best price found
11/26
$159
11/27
$124
Today
No data
11/29
$159
11/30
$159
12/01
No data
12/02
$84
12/03
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Ana, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $84

To 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 $84 to $159 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 $84 which is on 2025-12-02.

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