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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 1 buses that leave Santa Ana, CA for Long Beach, CA on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
6:35 PM1h05Santa Ana, CA7:40 PMLong Beach, CA$131One-way0 transfers
- 6:35 PM1h05Santa Ana, CA7:40 PMLong Beach, CA$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -1h -12m sooner (51m by bus vs 39m by car) and save roughly $-6.62 (€-5.33) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $4 (€4)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Live departures
Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:35 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h05 | 7:40 PM Long Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA
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Buses from Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average bus duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CAYou can travel by bus between Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $7 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, CA to Long Beach, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Long Beach, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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