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Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from Santa Ana to Empalme. Traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Empalme usually takes around 4 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa bus can make the trip in 4 hours,
| Distance | 179 mi (288 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $18.77 |
| Trips per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Tufesa |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Santa Ana to Empalme?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Santa Ana to Empalme that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tufesa usually offers more choice, with 21 scheduled trips per day.
Book Albatros from Santa Ana to Empalme from $19. There are 2 trips per day offered by Albatros from Santa Ana to Empalme and you can expect on average to pay for a Albatros ticket to Empalme. In Santa Ana, Albatros departs to Empalme from Santa Ana Albatros Santa Ana . In Empalme, Albatros arrives at Empalme Ciudad Obregón Guaymas .
An average trip on Albatros from Santa Ana to Empalme takes 4 hours and 53 minutes , while the fastest available Albatros trip will get you to Empalme in 4 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Albatros offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Empalme.
Book Tufesa from Santa Ana to Empalme from $23. There are 21 trips per day offered by Tufesa from Santa Ana to Empalme and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa ticket to Empalme. In Santa Ana, Tufesa departs to Empalme from Suc Centro . In Empalme, Tufesa arrives at Suc Moderna .
An average trip on Tufesa from Santa Ana to Empalme takes 4 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa trip will get you to Empalme in 4 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa offers 21 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Empalme.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 17 minutes to cover the 179 miles from Santa Ana to Empalme. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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 Empalme. 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Ana to Empalme, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Santa Ana?
Main departure station: Suc Centro
Santa Ana has two bus stations with service to Empalme.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Suc Centro
Santa Ana Albatros Santa Ana
Where does the bus arrive in Empalme?
Main arrival station: Suc Moderna
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Empalme.
All bus stations in Empalme:
Suc Moderna
Empalme Ciudad Obregón Guaymas
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