What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $16 - $24.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Diego. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Ana and San Diego?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Diego. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to San Diego?

The distance between Santa Ana and San Diego is 91 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $16 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to San Diego?

The bus from Santa Ana to San Diego takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to San Diego bus from?

Santa Ana to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to San Diego train from?

Santa Ana to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Santa Ana to San Diego?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $16 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $32 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Santa Ana to San Diego bus arrive?

Santa Ana to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Santa Ana to San Diego train arrive?

Santa Ana to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to San Diego is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Santa Ana to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Ana to San Diego?

Book your Santa Ana to San Diego train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Ana to San Diego?

Book your Santa Ana to San Diego bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1846+ hotels available in San Diego.

Santa Ana to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to San Diego by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San DiegoLos Angeles
1h 55m
$16–45
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
2h 3m
$27–32
Drive 89 mi
1. Drive from Santa Ana to San Diego89 mi
1h 34m
$17–24
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3h 48m
$95–335

Santa Ana to San Diego by bus

28Weekly Buses

1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.8 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Santa Ana to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $27–32 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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