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Journey Information
There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Modesto to Santa Ana. Traveling by coach from Modesto to Santa Ana usually takes around 11 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 9 hours,
| Distance | 321 mi (517 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 0m |
| Cheapest price | £29.75 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from Modesto to Santa Ana?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Modesto to Santa Ana that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 11h 23m | £46.26 |
| Los Limousines | 4 | 13h 0m | £42.65 |
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 3 bus trips from Modesto to Santa Ana every day, with the average journey taking around 11 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Santa Ana usually start from £30.
Book Los Limousines from Modesto to Santa Ana from £42. There are 4 Los Limousines schedules from Modesto to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Santa Ana. In Modesto, Los Limousines departs to Santa Ana from Modesto Bus Station and no 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 Modesto to Santa Ana takes 13 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Santa Ana in 9 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 4 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 11 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 321 miles from Modesto to Santa Ana. However, the fastest coach only takes 9 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Modesto to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Modesto to Santa Ana every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct coach. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different coach at any point during your trip. Direct coaches also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Modesto to Santa Ana; ticket prices start at £33.79.
City Information
Modesto
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Link to image attributionModesto is a city in Central Valley, California. The city is known for its large agricultural industry and number of museums. Modesto is home to museums, natural history sites, and planetariums, like the Great Valley Museum and McHenry Museum. It also has different amusement and recreational centers offering playgrounds, rides, go-cart, and more, like Funworks Modesto and Graceada Park. As for nature lovers, Modesto features places for sports, hiking, camping, fishing, and picnics, like Jacob Myers Park and Ceres River Bluff Regional Park. The city is also a fun place for arts with the Graffiti Summer and the Gallo Center for the Arts.
The CA city is ideal for all craft beer and wine lovers, as it has several breweries and wineries to visit. Modesto also has a vibrant nightlife, with different nightclubs, lounges, bars, and restaurants, and is always brimming with pool parties, trance festivals, DJ nights, and more. Downtown Modesto has become a vibrant place for shopping, dining, and parties.
Modesto features several train and bus lines for those in and around the city. The city is easily accessible by Amtrak and Amtrak San Joaquins for trains, while Tufesa Plus offers bus services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transportation.
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 Modesto?
Main departure station: 1001 9th St Ste C
Modesto has two coach stations with service to Santa Ana.
All coach stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
Modesto Bus Station
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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