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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 1 buses that leave Solana Beach, CA for Santa Ana, CA on Sat, Jun 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 2 h 2 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.
3:00 AM2h02Solana Beach, CA5:02 AMSanta Ana, CA$261One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 AM2h02Solana Beach, CA5:02 AMSanta Ana, CA$261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:02AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 01:06PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Live departures
Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6:23 AM Solana Beach, CA | 2h17 | 8:40 AM Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 6:50 AM Solana Beach, CA | 2h20 | 9:10 AM Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 1:06 PM Solana Beach, CA | 2h54 | 4:00 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 6:15 PM Solana Beach, CA | 3h05 | 9:20 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 9:55 PM Solana Beach, CA | 1h35 | 11:30 PM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:00 AM Solana Beach, CA | 2h02 | 5:02 AM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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Buses from Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: North County Transit from Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CAYou can travel by bus between Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA with North County Transit for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Solana Beach, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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