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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Stockton to Santa Ana. Traveling by bus from Stockton to Santa Ana usually takes around 12 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 348 mi (561 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $34.98 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Stockton to Santa Ana?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Stockton to Santa Ana that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 12h 4m | $53.86 |
| Los Limousines | 3 | 12h 58m | $58.04 |
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 Stockton to Santa Ana every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Santa Ana usually start from $35.
Book Los Limousines from Stockton to Santa Ana from $57. There are 3 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Stockton to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Santa Ana. In Stockton, Los Limousines departs to Santa Ana from Central Autobuses . In Santa Ana, Los Limousines arrives at Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Stockton to Santa Ana takes 12 hours and 58 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Santa Ana in 9 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 348 miles from Stockton to Santa Ana. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 45 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.
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 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Stockton to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Stockton to Santa Ana 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 Stockton to Santa Ana; ticket prices start at $47.00.
City Information
Stockton
Stockton, California, is a diverse, creative, and culturally rich city. It's also in the perfect place for various Cali weekend trips, with Sacramento, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park all within reach. Stockton is an excellent place to post up while touring Northern California.
And of course, there's plenty to do in the city itself. The Bob Hope Theatre, sometimes known as "The Fox" by locals, is a popular entertainment venue and a beautifully preserved piece of Stockton's history. The recent refurbishment has produced a magnificent place for local arts productions, film, dance, comedy, and Broadway-style entertainment, as well as the newest in top-name musical entertainment.
Amtrak has multiple routes to Stockton from Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. Jefferson Lines provides the most bus service to the city, and buses go from Stockton to cities across the nation, including Phoenix, Huntington Park, and even Ontario. The city has its own airport, Stockton Airport (SCK), although some travelers also use the airport in Sacramento for more flight options.
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 Stockton?
Main departure station: Central Autobuses
Most buses depart from the main station in Stockton.
All bus stations in Stockton:
Central Autobuses
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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