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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Las Cruces to Santa Ana. Traveling by bus from Las Cruces to Santa Ana usually takes around 20 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 16 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 650 mi (1047 km) |
| Shortest duration | 16h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $99.24 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Las Cruces to Santa Ana?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Las Cruces 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 1d 5h 15m | $130.46 |
| Los Limousines | 4 | 20h 27m | $100.69 |
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 1 trips per day from Las Cruces to Santa Ana, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Book Los Limousines from Las Cruces to Santa Ana from $99. There are 4 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Las Cruces to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Santa Ana. In Las Cruces, Los Limousines departs to Santa Ana from Las Cruces Bus Station . In Santa Ana, Los Limousines arrives at Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Las Cruces to Santa Ana takes 20 hours and 27 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Santa Ana in 16 hours and 55 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 20 hours and 28 minutes to cover the 650 miles from Las Cruces to Santa Ana. However, the fastest bus only takes 16 hours and 55 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Las Cruces to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Las Cruces to Santa Ana 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 Las Cruces to Santa Ana; ticket prices start at $115.90.
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 Las Cruces?
Main departure station: Las Cruces Bus Station
Las Cruces has two bus stations with service to Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Las Cruces:
Las Cruces Bus Station
1685 E University Ave
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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