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Journey Information
There are 12 intercity buses per day from Empalme to Santa Ana. Traveling by bus from Empalme to Santa Ana usually takes around 4 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 179 mi (288 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $18.50 |
| Trips per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Tufesa |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Empalme to Santa Ana?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Empalme to Santa Ana that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tufesa usually offers more choice, with 18 scheduled trips per day.
Book Albatros from Empalme to Santa Ana from $19. There are 3 trips per day offered by Albatros from Empalme to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Albatros ticket to Santa Ana. In Empalme, Albatros departs to Santa Ana from Empalme Ciudad Obregón Guaymas . In Santa Ana, Albatros arrives at Santa Ana Albatros Santa Ana .
An average trip on Albatros from Empalme to Santa Ana takes 5 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Albatros trip will get you to Santa Ana in 4 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Albatros offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Book Tufesa from Empalme to Santa Ana from $23. There are 18 trips per day offered by Tufesa from Empalme to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa ticket to Santa Ana. In Empalme, Tufesa departs to Santa Ana from Suc Moderna . In Santa Ana, Tufesa arrives at Suc Centro .
An average trip on Tufesa from Empalme to Santa Ana takes 4 hours and 48 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa trip will get you to Santa Ana in 4 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa offers 18 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 51 minutes to cover the 179 miles from Empalme to Santa Ana. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Empalme to Santa Ana for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Empalme to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Empalme?
Main departure station: Suc Moderna
Empalme has two bus stations with service to Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Empalme:
Suc Moderna
Empalme Ciudad Obregón Guaymas
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Suc Centro
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Suc Centro
Santa Ana Albatros Santa Ana
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