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Santa Ana to East Los Angeles Bus Schedule
Bus from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 13 intercity buses per day from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles usually takes around one hour and 48 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 45 minutes.
| Distance | 26 mi (41 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $25.00 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Futura Net |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Futura Net usually offers more choice, with 7 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futura Net | 7 | 1h 3m | $25.00 |
| Los Limousines | 15 | 3h 55m | $26.23 |
Book Futura Net from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles from $25. There are 7 trips per day offered by Futura Net from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Futura Net ticket to East Los Angeles. In Santa Ana, Futura Net departs to East Los Angeles from Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd . In East Los Angeles, Futura Net arrives at Los Angeles E Olympic Blvd .
An average trip on Futura Net from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles takes 1 hours and 3 minutes , while the fastest available Futura Net trip will get you to East Los Angeles in 0 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Futura Net offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to East Los Angeles.
Book Los Limousines from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles from $26. There are 15 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to East Los Angeles. In Santa Ana, Los Limousines departs to East Los Angeles from Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd . In East Los Angeles, Los Limousines arrives at Los Angeles E Olympic Blvd .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles takes 3 hours and 55 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to East Los Angeles in 0 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 15 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to East Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of one hour and 48 minutes to cover the 26 miles from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 45 minutes. 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 East Los Angeles. 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, 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 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Ana to East Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 Santa Ana?
Main departure station: Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Santa Ana has two bus stations with service to East Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in East Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: Los Angeles E Olympic Blvd
All buses from Santa Ana arrive at one main station in East Los Angeles.
All bus stations in East Los Angeles:
Los Angeles E Olympic Blvd
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