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National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Expansive museum on the civil rights movement with powerful exhibits and historic spaces that explain Atlanta’s national role in social change.
Cheapest price
€354
Average price
€354
Fastest journey
2 d 5 h 40 m
Average duration
2 d 5 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
3082 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta, GA will cost around €354 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €354.
Of the 1 buses that leave Santa Ana, CA for Atlanta, GA on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 3082 km distance in an average of 2 d 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 5 h 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 2 d 5 h 40 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 Santa Ana, CA to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €314. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 20h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €314, and a train costs an average of €953.
Distance: 1915 miles (3082 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€334 Average price Cheapest | €400 Average price | €953 Average price |
49h 35m Average total duration 49h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 43m Average total duration Fastest 20h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 76h 24m Average total duration 75h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Atlanta, GA:
A bus is €66 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Ana, CA to Atlanta, GA costing on average €400.
A bus is €619 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to Atlanta, GA costing on average €953.
Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:
Bus takes on average 49h 5m.
Train takes on average 75h 54m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 54h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €500 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 53h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €354 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 56h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €314 |
Operator Greyhound Mexico | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 53h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €520 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Atlanta, GA buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:05 AM Santa Ana, CA | 54h50 | 2:55 PM Atlanta, GA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Santa Ana, CA | 53h20 | 2:40 AM Atlanta, GA | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Santa Ana, CA to Atlanta, GA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 49h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €314 but you can travel from only €297 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 05:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 1915 miles (3082 km) distance in 53h 40m.
Distance 1915 miles (3082 km) |
Average bus duration 49h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €314 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 53h 40m |
First bus 5:40 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Expansive museum on the civil rights movement with powerful exhibits and historic spaces that explain Atlanta’s national role in social change.
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Moderate for U.S. city trips: hotels and dining are mid-range, transit is limited, and rideshares or parking can raise daily costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for barista drinks.
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Most Santa Ana, CA to Atlanta, GA buses use the Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) to Atlanta, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center). Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and Atlanta, GA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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