What is the travel distance from San Jose to Santa Ana?

About 336 miles (542 km) separate San Jose and Santa Ana.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Santa Ana?

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to Santa Ana start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at Santa Ana Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus San Jose to Santa Ana from $54 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for San Jose to Santa Ana on September 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:55am	Diridon Station	8h 35m	9:30am	Santa Ana Bus Station	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	8h 10m	9:05am	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 35m	10:00pm	Santa Ana Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 15m	9:40pm	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	No tags
	11:10pm	Diridon Station	7h 55m	7:05am	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	No tags

Bus San Jose, US to Santa Ana, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$75

Average bus trip duration8h 50m

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance332 miles (535 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,256 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound San Jose Santa Ana recent customer reviews

There was nothing that I enjoyed. The bus was filthy, there was a man passed out in our seats that we had to shake to move, my seat was broken, the bus was full of sick people, and we stopped far more times than scheduled resulting in us arriving an hour and a half late.

Holly M.

October 4, 2023

Overall, it is very satisfied. But bus was not started on time.

Eunyoung L.

April 24, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,529 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Santa Ana?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Santa Ana

A - Santa Ana Greyhound Bus Station

B - 602 S Main St

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Bus San Jose, US to Santa Ana, US: Trip Overview

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Greyhound San Jose Santa Ana recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Santa Ana?

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - Santa Ana, US

What is the travel distance from San Jose to Santa Ana?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Santa Ana?

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