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Santa Ana to Phoenix Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Santa Ana to Phoenix?
There are usually 1 daily train trips available from Santa Ana to Phoenix.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£47.89 | Avg. Price£87.87 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips5 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration11h 45m | Duration12h 55m |
Bus from Santa Ana to Phoenix: Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Santa Ana to Phoenix. Traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Phoenix usually takes around 11 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 334 mi (538 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 10m |
| Cheapest price | £37.32 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Santa Ana to Phoenix?
Bus tickets for a trip from Santa Ana to Phoenix cost £41.92 on average. Tickets cheaper than £41.92 are an excellent bargain. 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 Santa Ana to Phoenix by month
Prices as travel date approaches
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 29 days in advance to save £50.69 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
What bus companies travel from Santa Ana to Phoenix?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Ana to Phoenix. Greyhound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 6 | 11h 43m | £71.00 |
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 6 bus trips from Santa Ana to Phoenix every day, with the average journey taking around 11 hours and 43 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Phoenix usually start from £36.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Phoenix
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 43 minutes to cover the 334 miles from Santa Ana to Phoenix. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 10 minutes. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Santa Ana to Phoenix 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 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Ana to Phoenix, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Santa Ana to Phoenix 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 Santa Ana to Phoenix; ticket prices start at £72.46.
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.
Phoenix
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Phoenix, in the heart of the American Southwest, is the capital of Arizona and one of the best destinations for escaping the cold winter months. But we won't lie, it can get HOT.
Sure, you can sip a margarita by the pool at any one of the city's many resorts, or you can get outside and experience some of the Sonoran Desert's unique landscapes. For impressive views of the city and the desert beyond, hike up Camelback Mountain, a 2,700-foot humped mountain which resembles a kneeling camel. If you're more a fan of Tiger Woods than camel mountains, see why Phoenix is a top destination for golf at one of the city's 200+ golf courses.
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, you too can overcome your sore muscles after a long day of hiking or golfing and get ready to hit the town. After all, Phoenix is one of the biggest party hubs in the U.S. Roosevelt Row, a creative arts district known for its galleries and mural-covered walls, is one of many spots where Phoenix comes to life after dark. Recommended haunts on Roosevelt Row include the Churchill and Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co, as well as The Duce which offers themed nights ranging from Cowboy Night to Burlesque.
Getting to Phoenix is surely easier than getting over your hangover. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a large and busy airport just outside of downtown, and bus service is operated from stations throughout the city connecting Phoenix to destinations in Arizona and beyond. Unfortunately, there is no train service to Phoenix.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Santa Ana?
Main departure station: Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in Phoenix?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Bus Terminal - 2115 E Buckeye Rd
The Phoenix Bus Station at 2115 E Buckeye Road is located directly adjacent to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The bus station is open 24 hours, convenient for anyone traveling in or out of Phoenix regardless of what time your bus departs. The Phoenix Bus Station is the primary origin and transfer point for all Greyhound routes serving major cities in the Phoenix area. Besides Greyhound, you might travel to or from this station with other bus companies like FlixBus, Express Arrow, and Tufesa. Because the airport is so close to the bus station, travelers can easily access connections to downtown Phoenix via the PHX Sky Train or Valley Metro Rail.
All bus stations in Phoenix:
Bus Terminal - 2115 E Buckeye Rd
Glendale Bus Station
44th Street PHX Sky Train Station (Charter)
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