4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA
Cheapest price
$166
Average price
$166
Fastest journey
18 h 37 m
Average duration
18 h 37 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1086 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $166.
It's difficult to get from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA without transferring at least 3 times.
8:53 AM18h37El Paso, TX3:30 AMSanta Ana, CA$1661One-way3 transfers
- 8:53 AM18h37El Paso, TX3:30 AMSanta Ana, CA$1661One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $159. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $159, and a flight costs an average of $419.
Distance: 674 miles (1086 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$159 Average price Cheapest | $419 Average price | $389 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 5m Average total duration 19h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 40m Average total duration 17h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $230 (€189) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $389 (€319).
A bus is $260 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $419 (€343).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 10m.
Bus takes on average 19h 35m.
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El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Sun Metro | Departure Time 08:53AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 18h37 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Sun Metro | Departure Time 06:21PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 33h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $159 |
Live departures
El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 · | 4:55 PM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 19h35 | 11:30 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1 transfer | |
| · · | 6:10 PM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 26h20 | 7:30 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| 8:53 AM El Paso, TX | 18h37 | 3:30 AM Santa Ana, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA
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Buses from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 19h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $159 (€130) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 674 miles (1086 km) distance in 19h 35m.
Distance 674 miles (1086 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $159 (€130) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 19h 35m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Sun Metro from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CAYou can travel by bus between El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA with Sun Metro for as low as $159 (€130). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from El Paso, TX to Santa Ana, CA
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