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Fullerton to Santa Ana Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Fullerton to Santa Ana?
There are usually 13 daily train trips available from Fullerton to Santa Ana.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$37.68 | Avg. Price$8.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips5 | Daily Trips13 |
Duration | Duration0h 30m | Duration0h 19m |
Bus from Fullerton to Santa Ana: Journey Information
There are 15 intercity buses per day from Fullerton to Santa Ana. Traveling by bus from Fullerton to Santa Ana usually takes around 30 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 9 mi (15 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $35.00 |
| Trips per day | 15 |
| Most frequent service | ExpressOne Shuttles |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Fullerton to Santa Ana?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Fullerton to Santa Ana. ExpressOne Shuttles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressOne Shuttles | 15 | 0h 30m | $35.30 |
Book ExpressOne Shuttles from Fullerton to Santa Ana from $35. There are 15 trips per day offered by ExpressOne Shuttles from Fullerton to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a ExpressOne Shuttles ticket to Santa Ana. In Fullerton, ExpressOne Shuttles departs to Santa Ana from Fullerton Hbr Blvd . In Santa Ana, ExpressOne Shuttles arrives at Santa Ana CA .
An average trip on ExpressOne Shuttles from Fullerton to Santa Ana takes 0 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, ExpressOne Shuttles offers 15 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Fullerton to Santa Ana
The bus takes an average of 30 minutes to cover the 9 miles from Fullerton to Santa Ana. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Santa Ana at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Fullerton to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 15 scheduled buses that travel from Fullerton 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 Fullerton to Santa Ana without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Fullerton to Santa Ana; ticket prices start at $8.00.
City Information
Fullerton
Fullerton was founded in 1887 and is roughly 22 miles from Los Angeles. The area around Fullerton was the original California orange growing zone due to its great Mediterranean environment. The nightlife in downtown Fullerton is well-known, plus there are around 50 parks in the city, including the famed Fullerton Arboretum, which features 26 acres of uncommon and rare species as well as sculpted gardens.
Fullerton has some of the best art museums in the country, including Muckenthaler Art and Cultural Center and the Clayes Performing Arts Center. You can also experience amazing lakes such as the Laguna Lake Park.
If you're a beer-lover, visit the Bootleggers Brewery. Founded in 2008 by home brewer and beer enthusiast Aaron Barkenhagen, Bootleggers Brewery is one of Orange County's largest artisan breweries.
As for transportation, Amtrak and Fullerton Metrolink are the two best train stations in Fullerton serviced by Amtrak's Southwest Chief and Pacific Surfliner. These Amtrak lines connect from Los Angeles, Bakersfield, and even as far away as Chicago. For buses, Amtrak Thruway comes from Santa Ana, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Riverside to Fullerton. The nearest airport is Long Beach Airport, which is only 14 miles away from the city.
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 Fullerton?
Main departure station: Fullerton Hbr Blvd
Most buses depart from the main station in Fullerton.
All bus stations in Fullerton:
Fullerton Hbr Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Santa Ana CA
All buses from Fullerton arrive at one main station in Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Santa Ana CA
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