What's the distance between Santa Ana and San Diego by coach?

The journey from Santa Ana to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 83 miles (133 km).

What is the best way to go from Santa Ana to San Diego without a car?

You can reach San Diego from Santa Ana by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Santa Ana to San Diego from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Ana to San Diego on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:30	Santa Ana Bus Station	1h 15m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	CheapestFastest
15:25	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	1h 50m	17:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
09:40	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	2h 5m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
05:55	Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd	2h 35m	08:30	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
15:25	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	1h 30m	16:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Ana to San Diego on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:30	Santa Ana Bus Station	1h 15m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	CheapestFastest
09:40	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	2h 5m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
14:35	Santa Ana Bus Station	1h 50m	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
05:55	Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd	2h 35m	08:30	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
21:40	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	2h 10m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Santa Ana to San Diego on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:10	UC Irvine (Crawford Hall)	2h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
20:30	Santa Ana Bus Station	1h 15m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
15:25	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	1h 50m	17:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
09:40	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	2h 5m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
05:55	Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd	2h 35m	08:30	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags

Next departures from Santa Ana to San Diego on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:10	UC Irvine (Crawford Hall)	2h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
20:30	Santa Ana Bus Station	1h 15m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
09:40	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	2h 5m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
14:35	Santa Ana Bus Station	1h 50m	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
05:55	Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd	2h 35m	08:30	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags

Next departures from Santa Ana to San Diego on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:30	Santa Ana Bus Station	1h 15m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	CheapestFastest
15:25	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	1h 50m	17:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
09:40	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	2h 5m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
09:10	Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd	2h 50m	12:00	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
15:25	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	1h 30m	16:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Ana to San Diego on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:30	Santa Ana Bus Station	1h 15m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	CheapestFastest
09:40	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	2h 5m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
14:35	Santa Ana Bus Station	1h 50m	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
05:55	Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd	2h 35m	08:30	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
21:40	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	2h 10m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Santa Ana to San Diego on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:30	Santa Ana Bus Station	1h 15m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	CheapestFastest
15:25	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	1h 50m	17:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
09:40	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	2h 5m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
05:55	Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd	2h 35m	08:30	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
15:25	Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center	1h 30m	16:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

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Get from Santa Ana to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

2h 5mAverage duration

98 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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Los Limousines

3.5/5261 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.8

Users have reported that the bus service offers a comfortable ride with friendly and helpful drivers. However, there were some challenges in identifying the departure point on tickets, leading to confusion for travelers. Additionally, there was an instance of delayed arrival without immediate customer support over the phone.

Los Limousines Santa Ana San Diego recent customer reviews

The trip was very pleasant. They helped me find the departure point over the phone. The only problem was that I didn't see the departure point identified on the ticket.

Gloria Juambelz J.

4 July 2025

The bus came late. Like 30 minutes and I called several times and nobody answered me until 15 minutes after. The bus is comfortable and the driver was extremely nice and kind.

Nury D.

10 May 2025

40 minutes delayed! Almost lost my connection flight

Ernesto L.

11 September 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,208 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,355 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87355 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £18

Greyhound Santa Ana San Diego recent customer reviews

I had to wait for 1hour30 to be able getting in the bus because it hadn’t finished the trip to LA.

Dan B.

25 September 2018

Bus was 40 minutes late departing. We nearly missed our flight.

Scott B.

29 July 2018

It was cool

Aarica M.

21 January 2018

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

Stops in Santa Ana

A - Santa Ana Greyhound Bus Station

B - 602 S Main St

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Santa Ana, US to San Diego, CA, US

What's the distance between Santa Ana and San Diego by coach?
The journey from Santa Ana to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 83 miles (133 km).
What is the best way to go from Santa Ana to San Diego without a car?
You can reach San Diego from Santa Ana by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/11

£12

05/11

£12

Today

£12

07/11

£11

08/11

£13

09/11

£14

10/11

£12

11/11

£13

The cheapest trip from Santa Ana, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 7 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Ana, US to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £33 for a bus ticket from Santa Ana, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-07.

Usually Los Limousines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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