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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from La Jolla, CA 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 La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA without transferring at least once.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 5:45 AM La Jolla, CA | 2h55 | 8:40 AM Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 6:51 PM La Jolla, CA | 2h29 | 9:20 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 8:18 PM La Jolla, CA | 3h12 | 11:30 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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Buses from La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:36, the last at 23:01. The fastest bus covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 05:36 |
Last bus 23:01 |
Bus providers: San Diego Metro Transit from La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CAYou can travel by bus between La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA with San Diego Metro Transit for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from La Jolla, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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