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Santa Ana to Fresno Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Santa Ana to Fresno?
There are usually 5 daily train trips available from Santa Ana to Fresno.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$68.39 | Avg. Price$56.66 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips5 |
Duration | Duration7h 53m | Duration7h 25m |
Bus from Santa Ana to Fresno: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Santa Ana to Fresno. Traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Fresno usually takes around 8 hours and 18 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 234 mi (376 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $42.98 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Santa Ana to Fresno?
Bus tickets for a trip from Santa Ana to Fresno cost $55.37 on average. Tickets cheaper than $55.37 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 Fresno by month
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 26 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $50.64 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Santa Ana to Fresno?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Ana to Fresno. 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 | 3 | 8h 18m | $94.67 |
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 3 bus trips from Santa Ana to Fresno every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Fresno usually start from $43.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Fresno
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 18 minutes to cover the 234 miles from Santa Ana to Fresno. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 40 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Fresno. 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday 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 Santa Ana to Fresno, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Santa Ana to Fresno every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Ana to Fresno; ticket prices start at $31.00.
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.
Fresno
Situated close to the center of California, Fresno’s location makes it the perfect hub for travelers who wish to explore the state, but it also has enough attractions on its own to keep visitors interested. One of the city’s most unique destinations is the Forestiere Underground Gardens. Built by a Sicilian immigrant, the gardens stay below the ground level so that citrus trees could grow, making it a unique sight that will capture the heart of nature lovers. Fresno has recently gone through a lot of changes in the field of agriculture, and the city’s love for homegrown produce is now one of its attractions. As you explore the city, don’t hesitate to make a slight detour to Riverdance Farm, a local organic farm where you can pick ripened blueberries and cherries to your heart’s content. For fans of cultural activities, the Fresno Art Museum offers unique artworks created mostly by local artists.
Fresno restaurants are famous for their fresh homegrown produce, and Sam’s Italian Deli & Market is where you can try local staples. If you want to cook yourself, Fresno Farmers’ Market will be a great choice.
Fresno’s main bus and train station is the Santa Fe Passenger Depot located at 2650 Tulare St. From there, you can take buses from various carriers or hop on a train on Amtrak’s Gold Runner line. The Fresno Yosemite International Airport is the city’s main airport and it is located not too far from the city center.
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 Fresno?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Santa Fe Station - 2650 Tulare St
The Santa Fe Station is a historic train station and transportation hub in Fresno. The station opened in 1899 and was originally owned by the Santa Fe Railway, hence the misleading “Santa Fe” name for a station in Fresno. Passengers can board the Amtrak Gold Runner train to Oakland, Sacramento, or Bakersfield from this station, and bus service from Amtrak Thruway and Jefferson Lines also stops at this location. The Santa Fe station is just steps away from Fresno’s City Hall, the Meux Home Museum, and the Fresno Convention Center, making this station a convenient entry point to Fresno.
All bus stations in Fresno:
Santa Fe Station - 2650 Tulare St
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