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Journey Information
There are 20 intercity buses per day from Carlsbad to Santa Ana. Traveling by bus from Carlsbad to Santa Ana usually takes around one hour and 20 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 50 mi (81 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $39.85 |
| Trips per day | 20 |
| Most frequent service | Calimex |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Carlsbad to Santa Ana?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Carlsbad to Santa Ana. Calimex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calimex | 20 | 1h 21m | $40.14 |
Book Calimex from Carlsbad to Santa Ana from $40. There are 20 trips per day offered by Calimex from Carlsbad to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Calimex ticket to Santa Ana. In Carlsbad, Calimex departs to Santa Ana from 4986 Avenida Encinas and 4 other stations. In Santa Ana, Calimex arrives at Santa Ana Gas Station 76 .
An average trip on Calimex from Carlsbad to Santa Ana takes 1 hours and 21 minutes , while the fastest available Calimex trip will get you to Santa Ana in 1 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Calimex offers 20 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 20 minutes to cover the 50 miles from Carlsbad to Santa Ana. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus 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 bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Carlsbad to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 20 scheduled buses that travel from Carlsbad to Santa Ana every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Carlsbad to Santa Ana without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Carlsbad to Santa Ana; ticket prices start at $19.30.
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 Carlsbad?
Main departure station: 665 Palomar Airport Road
Buses to Santa Ana leave from 5 stations in Carlsbad.
All bus stations in Carlsbad:
665 Palomar Airport Road
1145 Carlsbad Village Drive
755 Raintree Drive
4986 Avenida Encinas
810 Tamarack Avenue
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Santa Ana Gas Station 76
All buses from Carlsbad arrive at one main station in Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Santa Ana Gas Station 76
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