- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
Cheapest price
$185
Average price
$228
Fastest journey
2 d 23 h 20 m
Average duration
2 d 23 h 50 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
3918 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around $228 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $185.
It's difficult to get from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $164. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $164, and a train costs an average of $296.
Distance: 2434 miles (3918 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$276 Average price Cheapest | $588 Average price | $313 Average price |
75h 32m Average total duration 75h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 66h 46m Average total duration 66h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY costing on average $313 (€255).
A bus is $313 (€255) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY costing on average $588 (€479).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 66h 16m.
Bus takes on average 75h 2m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 79h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 72h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 74h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $241 |
Operator Greyhound Mexico | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 73h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $779 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 74h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 74h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 74h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $355 |
Operator Greyhound Mexico | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 78h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $779 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 72h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $187 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · + FlixBus | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 81h45 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 71h50 | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 82h10 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 72h55 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 72h05 | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 82h20 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 73h30 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 8:05 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 72h25 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 8:05 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 71h50 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 8:05 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 72h50 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 11:35 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 74h25 | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 11:35 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 74h30 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 11:35 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 74h15 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 11:35 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 78h55 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 11:35 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 73h35 | 4:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 11:35 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 80h10 | 10:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 80h30 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 71h20 | 11:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 89h40 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 83h00 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 79h15 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 71h15 | 11:50 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 89h10 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 82h20 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 72h15 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 90h25 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5 transfers | |
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Buses from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY run on average 23 times per day, taking around 75h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $164 (€134) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 2434 miles (3918 km) distance in 70h 45m.
Distance 2434 miles (3918 km) |
Average bus duration 75h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $164 (€134) |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 70h 45m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
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The city’s essential urban park, ideal for walks, people-watching, famous views, and easy access to major museums.
A high-energy commercial crossroads known for giant screens, Broadway proximity, and classic first-time New York spectacle.
An elevated park built on a former rail line, popular for design, public art, Hudson views, and social media appeal.
Large, thin-crust pizza sold by the slice, known for its crisp yet foldable base. It is one of the city’s most iconic everyday foods.
A classic New York bagel topped with cream cheese, cured salmon, capers, and onion. It reflects the city’s strong Jewish deli tradition.
Hand-carved cured beef piled onto rye bread, usually with mustard. This deli staple is one of New York’s most famous sandwiches.
Well-known appetizing shop cafe serving bagels, smoked fish, caviar, and Jewish New York classics in a polished, historic style.
Historic Lower East Side deli famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and classic Jewish deli fare in a lively, old-school setting.
Legendary pizzeria known for traditional New York slices and whole pies, with a long-standing reputation for quality ingredients and craftsmanship.
Accommodation, dining, and drinks are among the priciest in the US, though budget eats and free sights help control costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants and bars; 20%+ for excellent service. USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis or tip 10-15%, and tip hotel staff.
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