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Journey Information
There are 20 intercity coaches per day from Carlsbad to Santa Ana. Traveling by coach from Carlsbad to Santa Ana usually takes around one hour and 20 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 50 mi (81 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 20m |
| Cheapest price | £31.88 |
| Trips per day | 20 |
| Most frequent service | Calimex |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Carlsbad to Santa Ana?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Carlsbad to Santa Ana. Calimex connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calimex | 20 | 1h 21m | £32.11 |
Book Calimex from Carlsbad to Santa Ana from £32. There are 20 Calimex schedules from Carlsbad to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Calimex ticket to Santa Ana. In Carlsbad, Calimex departs to Santa Ana from 4986 Avenida Encinas and 4 other stations. In Santa Ana, Calimex arrives at Santa Ana Gas Station 76 and no other station.
An average trip on Calimex from Carlsbad to Santa Ana takes 1 hours and 21 minutes , while the fastest available Calimex trip will get you to Santa Ana in 1 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Calimex offers 20 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Santa Ana.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of one hour and 20 minutes to cover the 50 miles from Carlsbad to Santa Ana. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Santa Ana. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all coaches from Carlsbad to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 20 scheduled coaches that travel from Carlsbad to Santa Ana every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Carlsbad to Santa Ana without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Carlsbad to Santa Ana; ticket prices start at £15.44.
City Information
Santa Ana
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Santa Ana is a sunny city in Orange County located between Anaheim and Irvine in the greater Los Angeles area. Downtown Santa Ana bustles with independent breweries, diverse restaurants, unique retail shops, weekly pop-up markets, and art centers. This lively downtown area, in addition to Santa Ana's live-work housing and creative working spaces, make it attractive to young professionals.
One of the most popular spots for visitors is the Santa Ana Zoo, where little ones can enjoy a carousel and mini-train ride along with the animal exhibits. Architecture enthusiasts will love seeing the Bowers Museum, built in a Mission Revival style, and the Heritage Museum, which has restored homes from the 1890s.
The Orange County Transportation Authority and several shuttle services provide transit within Santa Ana. Santa Ana is easily accessible from over 20 other cities by Amtrak Thruway bus or on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train. The primary airport for Orange County, John Wayne Airport, is located in Santa Ana and also makes it easy to travel to this vibrant SoCal spot.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Carlsbad?
Main departure station: 665 Palomar Airport Road
Coaches to Santa Ana leave from 5 stations in Carlsbad.
All coach stations in Carlsbad:
665 Palomar Airport Road
1145 Carlsbad Village Drive
755 Raintree Drive
4986 Avenida Encinas
810 Tamarack Avenue
Where does the coach arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Santa Ana Gas Station 76
All coaches from Carlsbad arrive at one main station in Santa Ana.
Coach stations in Santa Ana:
Santa Ana Gas Station 76
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