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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Bakersfield to Santa Ana. Traveling by bus from Bakersfield to Santa Ana usually takes around 5 hours and 47 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 130 mi (209 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $25.49 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Santa Ana?
Bus tickets for a trip from Bakersfield to Santa Ana cost $25.49 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average prices by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Bakersfield to Santa Ana in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $29 to $49. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on May 4, 2024.
If you’re looking to travel to Santa Ana this week, bus tickets are available starting at $32.
Monthly average prices
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 $61.88 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Bakersfield to Santa Ana?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Bakersfield to Santa Ana that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Los Limousines usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 4h 41m | $41.41 |
| Los Limousines | 4 | 8h 0m | $52.95 |
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 2 bus trips from Bakersfield to Santa Ana every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 41 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Santa Ana usually start from $25.
Book Los Limousines from Bakersfield to Santa Ana from $52. There are 4 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Bakersfield to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Santa Ana. In Bakersfield, Los Limousines departs to Santa Ana from Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave . In Santa Ana, Los Limousines arrives at Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Bakersfield to Santa Ana takes 8 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Santa Ana in 4 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 47 minutes to cover the 130 miles from Bakersfield to Santa Ana. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 35 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Bakersfield to Santa Ana for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bakersfield to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield to Santa Ana; ticket prices start at $21.00.
City Information
Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, is just north of LA on the Kern River. The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, one of the city’s biggest attractions, displays fossils, dinosaur models, Native American artifacts, and a changing array of temporary exhibitions. Meanwhile, the Bakersfield Museum of Art features multiple rotating galleries of modern and historical art.
As the sun sets in Bakersfield, locals and visitors alike flock to Buck Owens Crystal Palace for food, drinks, and the biggest live music venue in the area. The Belvedere Cocktail lounge offers a more intimate live music experience– plus some amazing drinks and arcade games. For a truly unique experience, check out the family-friendly Gaslight Melodrama Theatre, where audiences are encouraged to cheer, boo, and get in on the fun of the live performances.
On the quieter side, Bakersfield has a number of beautiful parks across the city. The Park at RiverWalk is a fan favorite, with 32 sprawling acres along the Kern River dotted with picnic areas, public grills, and fishing spots. The Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area provides more outdoor activities with swimming, boating, sailing, cycling, and more.
To get to Bakersfield, fly into the Meadows Field Airport just north of the town. Several bus lines also service the area, connecting the city to Phoenix, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Ontario. For train service, Amtrak offers routes to San Diego, San Francisco, and even New York City.
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 Bakersfield?
Main departure station: Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave
Bakersfield has two bus stations with service to Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Bakersfield:
Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Santa Ana 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:
Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
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