There are 5 ways to get from Julian to Santa Ana by taxi, tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, tram, train
best- Take the taxi from Julian to Escondido Transit Centertaxi
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain
3h 37m$144–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 891
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 55m$18–38Bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 891
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 51m$34–65Drive 110.9 mi
- Drive from Julian to Santa Anacar 110.9 mi
2h 11m$21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 891
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 24m$30–75
Julian to Santa Ana by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Julian to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Julian to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Julian to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Hwy 78 and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via El Cajon Transit Center and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Julian and Santa Ana is 113 miles. The road distance is 111.5 miles.
The best way to get from Julian to Santa Ana without a car is to taxi and tram and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $140 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Julian to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Julian to Santa Ana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Washington St & Hwy 78 station.
Julian to Santa Ana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Julian to Santa Ana is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Julian to Santa Ana.
There are 1522+ hotels available in Santa Ana.
What companies run services between Julian, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Santa Ana via El Cajon Transit Center, El Cajon Station, Santa Fe Depot, and San Diego in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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