4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
13 h 43 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
601 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 3 buses that leave Oakland, CA for Santa Ana, CA on Tue, May 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 601 km distance in an average of 13 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 14 h 20 m 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.
2:40 PM14h20Oakland, CA5:00 AMSanta Ana, CA$681One-way0 transfers
2:10 PM13h50Oakland, CA4:00 AMSanta Ana, CA$681One-way0 transfers- 6:00 AM13h00Oakland, CA7:00 PMSanta Ana, CA$711One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM13h00Oakland, CA7:00 PMSanta Ana, CA$711One-way0 transfers
- 2:10 PM13h50Oakland, CA4:00 AMSanta Ana, CA$681One-way0 transfers
- 2:40 PM14h20Oakland, CA5:00 AMSanta Ana, CA$681One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $197.
Distance: 373 miles (601 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $560 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $75 (€60).
A train is $491 (€396) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $560 (€453).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 47m.
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Live departures
Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:10 PM Oakland, CA | 13h50 | 4:00 AM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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Buses from Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $66 (€53) but you can travel from only $63 (€51) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 373 miles (601 km) distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 373 miles (601 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€53) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
FAQs: Bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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