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Journey Information
There are 12 intercity coaches per day from East Los Angeles to Santa Ana. Traveling by coach from East Los Angeles to Santa Ana usually takes around one hour and 18 minutes, but the fastest Calimex coach can make the trip in just one hour and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 26 mi (41 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 15m |
| Cheapest price | £32.06 |
| Trips per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Calimex |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from East Los Angeles to Santa Ana?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from East Los Angeles 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 | 12 | 1h 19m | £32.29 |
Book Calimex from East Los Angeles to Santa Ana from £32. There are 12 Calimex schedules from East Los Angeles to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Calimex ticket to Santa Ana. In East Los Angeles, Calimex departs to Santa Ana from 3949 Dennison St and 2 other stations. In Santa Ana, Calimex arrives at Santa Ana Gas Station 76 and no other station.
An average trip on Calimex from East Los Angeles to Santa Ana takes 1 hours and 19 minutes , while the fastest available Calimex trip will get you to Santa Ana in 1 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Calimex offers 12 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 18 minutes to cover the 26 miles from East Los Angeles to Santa Ana. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 15 minutes. 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.
"Thursday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all coaches from East Los Angeles to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 East Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 1231 S Atlantic Blvd
Coaches to Santa Ana leave from 3 stations in East Los Angeles.
All coach stations in East Los Angeles:
1231 S Atlantic Blvd
452 South Ditman Ave
3949 Dennison St
Where does the coach arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Santa Ana Gas Station 76
All coaches from East Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Santa Ana.
Coach stations in Santa Ana:
Santa Ana Gas Station 76
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