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There are usually 18 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to Santa Ana.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 737.40 | Avg. PriceCZK 562.57 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips22 | Daily Trips18 |
Duration | Duration3h 1m | Duration2h 15m |
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Ana: Journey Information
There are 25 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Santa Ana. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Santa Ana usually takes around 3 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 55 minutes.
| Distance | 30 mi (49 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 55m |
| Cheapest price | CZK 355.67 |
| Trips per day | 19 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 4 |
How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Ana?
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Santa Ana cost CZK 434.51 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Los Angeles to Santa Ana by travel date
Bus tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Ana are expected to cost between CZK 445 and CZK 735 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Santa Ana within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from CZK 535. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 27 days in advance. This way, you can save up to CZK 361.24 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Santa Ana?
There are 4 bus lines from Los Angeles to Santa Ana available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 14 daily trips, Los Limousines usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 4h 5m | CZK 587.74 |
| Futura Net | 8 | 1h 10m | CZK 824.04 |
| Greyhound | 5 | 1h 50m | CZK 445.87 |
| Los Limousines | 14 | 4h 51m | CZK 801.99 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Los Angeles to Santa Ana, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Book Futura Net from Los Angeles to Santa Ana from CZK 824. There are 8 trips per day offered by Futura Net from Los Angeles to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Futura Net ticket to Santa Ana. In Los Angeles, Futura Net departs to Santa Ana from Los Angeles East 7th St . In Santa Ana, Futura Net arrives at Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd .
An average trip on Futura Net from Los Angeles to Santa Ana takes 1 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available Futura Net trip will get you to Santa Ana in 0 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Futura Net offers 8 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 5 bus trips from Los Angeles to Santa Ana every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Santa Ana usually start from CZK 356.
Book Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Santa Ana from CZK 489. There are 14 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Santa Ana. In Los Angeles, Los Limousines departs to Santa Ana from Los Angeles Bus Station and one other station. In Santa Ana, Los Limousines arrives at Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Santa Ana takes 4 hours and 51 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Santa Ana in 0 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 14 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 3 minutes to cover the 30 miles from Los Angeles to Santa Ana. However, the fastest bus only takes 55 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 25 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Santa Ana every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 19 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana; ticket prices start at CZK 289.53.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
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 Los Angeles?
Main departure station: Los Angeles Bus Station
Buses to Santa Ana leave from 5 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Bus Station
Los Angeles East 7th St
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd
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