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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego from various bus operators like Limousine Express, Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $27
tomorrow
from $20
Sunday
from $19
Monday
from $37
Tuesday
from $19
Wednesday
from $19
Thursday
from $36

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    2h 25m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    10:05 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $27
  • Greyhound US
    2h 20m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    11:50 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    2h 20m
    0
    7:40 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    10:00 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    2h 45m
    0
    2:35 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    5:20 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • Limousine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $37
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    • Save more than 30%
      2h 10m
      Santa Ana, CA
      7 mi
      9:40 PM
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      11:50 PM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0 mi
      Economy
      $19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    3:25 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    5:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    3:25 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    4:50 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • Greyhound US
    2h 25m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    10:05 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $28
  • Greyhound US
    2h 20m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    12:25 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $28
  • Limousine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:30 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    1h 35m
    0
    12:40 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    2:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    2:35 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    4:25 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    2:35 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    4:00 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • Limousine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $37

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Limousine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $37
  • Limousine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    12:15 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $37
  • Limousine Express
    6h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    6:30 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $37
  • Limousine Express
    7h 15m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    1:00 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $37
  • Limousine Express
    1h 45m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:00 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $37
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    • Save more than 57%
      2h 10m
      Santa Ana, CA
      7 mi
      9:40 PM
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      11:50 PM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0 mi
      Economy
      $16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego via Oceanside, CA, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      7:40 AM
      Santa Ana, CA
      Bus Stop
      8:40 AM
      Oceanside, CA
      Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      0h 45m
      0
      8:45 AM
      Oceanside, CA
      Transportation Center
      9:30 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:30 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    1h 45m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    11:50 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    7:40 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:05 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    7:40 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:30 PM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    1h 45m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    11:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:30 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • Greyhound US
    1h 45m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    11:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    1h 50m
    0
    2:35 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    4:25 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    2:35 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    4:00 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • Limousine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $37

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Limousine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $36
  • Limousine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    12:15 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $36
  • Limousine Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    2:30 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $36
  • Limousine Express
    7h 0m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    7:00 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $36
  • Limousine Express
    7h 40m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Santa Ana, CA
    Bus Stop
    7:40 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than $21? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 58%
      2h 0m
      Santa Ana, CA
      7 mi
      4:05 PM
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      6:05 PM
      San Diego
      Seaport Village
      0 mi
      Economy
      $15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego via Oceanside, CA, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      7:40 AM
      Santa Ana, CA
      Bus Stop
      8:40 AM
      Oceanside, CA
      Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      0h 45m
      0
      8:45 AM
      Oceanside, CA
      Transportation Center
      9:30 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $11
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $11

Frequency of bus connections between Santa Ana, CA and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Santa Ana, CA and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily buses from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Santa Ana, CA and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 60 buses from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, while Night sees the fewest connections between Santa Ana, CA and San Diego, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like Limousine Express, Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 19 times every day by bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus $19
Fastest Bus 1h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:55 AM
Latest Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 19 Ø
Distance 82.0 miles
Bus Companies Limousine Express, Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego

Every day, 19 buses from 3 bus companies leave Santa Ana, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/26/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
Thursday 04/24
Friday 04/25
$27
Saturday 04/26
$38
Sunday 04/27
$37
Monday 04/28
$37
Tuesday 04/29
$26
Wednesday 04/30
$37
Thursday 05/01
$38
Friday 05/02
$36
Saturday 05/03
Sunday 05/04
$38
Monday 05/05
$36
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
$40
Thursday 05/08
$19
Friday 05/09
$36
Saturday 05/10
$26
Sunday 05/11
$37
Monday 05/12
$36
Tuesday 05/13
$19
Wednesday 05/14
$28
Thursday 05/15
$19
Friday 05/16
$27
Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $19, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $37.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, with $19. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

How to save money travelling from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego

These are the most booked bus companies between Santa Ana, CA to San Diego from our users.

Limousine Express from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego

Limousine Express

Here you will find the key facts about the Limousine Express bus route Santa Ana, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price $36
Fastest Bus 1h 45m
Earliest Bus 5:55 AM
Last Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 4/25/2025

FlixBus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Santa Ana, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 1h 25m
Earliest Bus 2:35 PM
Last Bus 7:40 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 4/25/2025

All bus stations and stops in Santa Ana, CA and San Diego

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Santa Ana, CA and San Diego.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego? Or which bus companies serve the route Santa Ana, CA to San Diego? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santa Ana, CA to San Diego bus

How much does a Santa Ana, CA San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 1h 50m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $38. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

On average, how many connections are available from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego each day?

Every day, the Santa Ana, CA to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Santa Ana, CA starts at 5:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Santa Ana, CA for San Diego starts at 10:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Santa Ana, CA San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego, passengers can travel with Limousine Express, Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana, CA and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Santa Ana, CA and San Diego by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Limousine Express, Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Santa Ana, CA to San Diego bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Santa Ana, CA San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Santa Ana, CA San Diego bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Santa Ana, CA to San Diego

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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