Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 9 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
541 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 6 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Santa Ana, CA on Sat, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 541 km distance in an average of 11 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 12 h 35 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €138.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price | €236 Average price |
10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Distance 335 miles (540 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Find the best buses from San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA with Omio's travel partners Amtrak and Greyhound from $39 (€32). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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