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The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

Greyhound
12:55AM8h35
San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
09:30AMSanta Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)
$701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
09:25AM12h35
San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
10:00PMSanta Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)
$861One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak737 Capitol Corridor · 6287 AMTRAK · 5818 AMTRAK
01:47PM13h43
Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
03:30AMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
$1091One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak4784 AMTRAK · 784 Pacific Surfliner
06:20AM11h40
San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
06:00PMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
$1201One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner
11:45PM11h15
San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
11:00AMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
$1201One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

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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)

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10h 4m

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9h 34m

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA

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Buses from San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Bus companies: Amtrak and Greyhound from San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA

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.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA bus information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: $73
  • Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

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Popular bus stations from San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA

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The major bus station for departures in San Jose is San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) for your trip from San Jose to Santa Ana.
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The major bus station for arrivals in Santa Ana is Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) for your trip to Santa Ana from San Jose.
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