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Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Mexicali to Santa Ana. Traveling by bus from Mexicali to Santa Ana usually takes around 7 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 293 mi (471 km) |
Shortest duration | 6h 50m |
Cheapest price | $46.17 |
Trips per day | 7 |
Most frequent service | Tufesa |
Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Mexicali to Santa Ana?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Mexicali to Santa Ana that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tufesa usually offers more choice, with 7 scheduled trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus US | 2 | 16h 5m | $95.43 |
Tufesa | 7 | 7h 0m | $46.73 |
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 2 trips per day from Mexicali to Santa Ana, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Book Tufesa from Mexicali to Santa Ana from $46. There are 7 trips per day offered by Tufesa from Mexicali to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa ticket to Santa Ana. In Mexicali, Tufesa departs to Santa Ana from Mexicali Real Del Oro . In Santa Ana, Tufesa arrives at Suc Centro .
An average trip on Tufesa from Mexicali to Santa Ana takes 7 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa trip will get you to Santa Ana in 6 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 3 minutes to cover the 293 miles from Mexicali to Santa Ana. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 50 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.
Because many passengers travel from Mexicali to Santa Ana at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Mexicali to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Mexicali?
Main departure station: Mexicali Real Del Oro
Mexicali has two bus stations with service to Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Mexicali:
Mexicali Real Del Oro
Calzada Independecia
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Suc Centro
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Suc Centro
Santa Ana
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