4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 2 buses that leave Palm Springs, CA for Santa Ana, CA on Mon, May 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 123 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
9:20 PM2h40Palm Springs, CA12:00 AMSanta Ana, CA$141One-way0 transfers
11:40 PM5h20Palm Springs, CA5:00 AMSanta Ana, CA$1431One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 PM2h40Palm Springs, CA12:00 AMSanta Ana, CA$141One-way0 transfers
- 11:40 PM5h20Palm Springs, CA5:00 AMSanta Ana, CA$1431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:21AM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:47PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $143 |
Live departures
Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:20 PM Palm Springs, CA | 2h40 | 12:00 AM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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Buses from Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 76 miles (123 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 76 miles (123 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from Palm Springs, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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