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.

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 .

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 .

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Bus Santa Ana to San Jose from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Ana to San Jose on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:50pm	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	13h 40m	4:30am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:40pm	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	7h 45m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:20pm	Santa Ana Bus Station	8h 5m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:35pm	UC Irvine (Crawford Hall)	10h 55m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No 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

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,404 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,466 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 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 $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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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

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11/29

$159

11/30

$159

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12/02

$84

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The 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.