The cheapest and fastest buses from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, 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 Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 1 buses that leave Fresno station, Fresno, CA for Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 375 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:00 PM6h00Fresno station, Fresno, CA8:00 PMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA$351One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM6h00Fresno station, Fresno, CA8:00 PMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $633.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $644 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 42m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $609 (€499) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA costing on average $644 (€527).
Other travel options to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Flight takes on average 13h 42m.
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Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:52PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h48 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Live departures
Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK | 9:52 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 5h48 | 3:40 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 6h00 | 8:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
Buses from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 14:00, the last at 14:00. The fastest bus covers the 233 miles (375 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 233 miles (375 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 2:00 PM |
Last bus 2:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

