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Journey Information
There are 9 intercity buses per day from Santa Ana to San Bernardino. Traveling by bus from Santa Ana to San Bernardino usually takes around 5 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 42 mi (67 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $36.42 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Santa Ana to San Bernardino?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Ana to San Bernardino. Los Limousines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Limousines | 9 | 5h 59m | $36.83 |
Book Los Limousines from Santa Ana to San Bernardino from $36. There are 9 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Santa Ana to San Bernardino and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to San Bernardino. In Santa Ana, Los Limousines departs to San Bernardino from Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd . In San Bernardino, Los Limousines arrives at San Bernardino Bus Station .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Santa Ana to San Bernardino takes 5 hours and 59 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to San Bernardino in 4 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 9 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Bernardino.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 42 miles from Santa Ana to San Bernardino. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 15 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to San Bernardino at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, 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 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Ana to San Bernardino, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from Santa Ana to San Bernardino every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino; ticket prices start at $22.00.
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Santa Ana?
Main departure station: Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd
Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in San Bernardino?
Main arrival station: San Bernardino Bus Station
All buses from Santa Ana arrive at one main station in San Bernardino.
All bus stations in San Bernardino:
San Bernardino Bus Station
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