- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 11 buses that leave Santa Ana, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Thu, Jul 23, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 23 the direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Thu, Jul 23 the slowest buses will take 1 h 23 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.




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0Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $15 (€15).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
You'll arrive about -1h -46m sooner (1h 34m by bus vs 48m by car) and save roughly $-5.19 (€-5.19) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€11) vs $5 (€5)). 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:33AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 01:33PM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 03:33PM | Arrival Time 04:56PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 06:56PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:33PM | Arrival Time 08:56PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:33PM | Arrival Time 10:56PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h35 | 9:15 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:33 AM Santa Ana, CA | 1h23 | 10:56 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:33 AM Santa Ana, CA | 1h03 | 12:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h45 | 1:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:33 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h03 | 2:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:33 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h23 | 4:56 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€5) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 5:10 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Most Santa Ana, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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