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Los Angeles to Santa Ana Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana?
There are usually 21 daily train trips from Los Angeles to Santa Ana.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£21.50 | Avg. Price£19.63 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips17 | Daily Trips21 |
Duration | Duration2h 17m | Duration2h 13m |
Coach from Los Angeles to Santa Ana: Journey Information
There are 22 intercity coaches per day from Los Angeles to Santa Ana. Traveling by coach from Los Angeles to Santa Ana usually takes around 2 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines coach can make the trip in 55 minutes.
| Distance | 30 mi (49 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 55m |
| Cheapest price | £6.87 |
| Trips per day | 17 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Coach lines | 5 |
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How much is a coach ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Ana?
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Santa Ana cost £13.31 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Los Angeles to Santa Ana by travel date
Bus tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Ana are expected to cost between £11 and £21 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Santa Ana within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from £15. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Monthly average prices
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Ana, mark your calendar for November. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just £15. However, taking the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Ana during May is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of £24. The best way to find deals on a trip in May is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 25 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £10.66 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Los Angeles to Santa Ana?
There are 5 bus lines from Los Angeles to Santa Ana available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 10 daily trips, Los Limousines usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 3h 44m | £10.18 |
| FlixBus US | 1 | 7h 19m | £19.13 |
| Futura Net | 8 | 1h 10m | £19.14 |
| Greyhound | 4 | 2h 4m | £12.29 |
| Los Limousines | 10 | 2h 42m | £27.65 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Ana start at £10. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Los Angeles to Santa Ana, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Book Futura Net from Los Angeles to Santa Ana from £19. There are 8 Futura Net schedules from Los Angeles to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Futura Net ticket to Santa Ana. In Los Angeles, Futura Net departs to Santa Ana from Los Angeles East 7th St and no other station. In Santa Ana, Futura Net arrives at Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd and no other station.
An average trip on Futura Net from Los Angeles to Santa Ana takes 1 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available Futura Net trip will get you to Santa Ana in 0 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Futura Net offers 8 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Santa Ana.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Los Angeles to Santa Ana every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Santa Ana usually start from £7.
Book Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Santa Ana from £18. There are 10 Los Limousines schedules from Los Angeles to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Santa Ana. In Los Angeles, Los Limousines departs to Santa Ana from Los Angeles Bus Station and 1 other station. In Santa Ana, Los Limousines arrives at Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd and no other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Santa Ana takes 2 hours and 42 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Santa Ana in 0 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 10 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Santa Ana.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 30 miles from Los Angeles to Santa Ana. However, the fastest coach only takes 55 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Santa Ana, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Los Angeles to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 22 scheduled coaches that travel from Los Angeles to Santa Ana every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 17 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana; ticket prices start at £9.95.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
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 Los Angeles?
Main departure station: Los Angeles East 7th St
Coaches to Santa Ana leave from 6 stations in Los Angeles.
All coach stations in Los Angeles:
Los Angeles East 7th St
Los Angeles Bus Station
800 N Alameda St
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
San Fernando Bus Station
592 Gayley Ave
Where does the coach arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Santa Ana.
Coach stations in Santa Ana:
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd
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