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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Madera to Santa Ana. Traveling by bus from Madera to Santa Ana usually takes around 10 hours and 44 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 9 hours,
| Distance | 254 mi (409 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 0m |
| Cheapest price | US$51.97 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Madera to Santa Ana?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Madera to Santa Ana. Los Limousines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Limousines | 3 | 10h 44m | US$52.78 |
Book Los Limousines from Madera to Santa Ana from US$52. There are 3 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Madera to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Santa Ana. In Madera, Los Limousines departs to Santa Ana from South C Street . In Santa Ana, Los Limousines arrives at Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Madera to Santa Ana takes 10 hours and 44 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 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 44 minutes to cover the 409 kilometers from Madera to Santa Ana. However, the fastest bus 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 09:00 and the last bus leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all buses from Madera to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Madera to Santa Ana every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Madera to Santa Ana; ticket prices start at US$41.00.
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 bus leave from in Madera?
Main departure station: South C Street
Most buses depart from the main station in Madera.
All bus stations in Madera:
South C Street
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd
All buses from Madera arrive at one main station in Santa Ana.
Bus stations in Santa Ana:
Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd
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