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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center | Diridon Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Santa Ana Bus Station | Diridon Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | UC Irvine (Crawford Hall) | Diridon Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:25 PM PST.
Get from Santa Ana to San Jose
The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 888, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santa Ana and San Jose?
Stops in Santa Ana
- A
Santa Ana Greyhound Bus Station
1000 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701 - B
602 S Main St
602 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
Stops in San Jose
- A65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
- B440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
- C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA - D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA - E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA - F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Ana, US to San Jose, US by bus
How much does a bus ticket from Santa Ana to San Jose cost?
The bus ticket price from Santa Ana to San Jose starts at R 888. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Ana to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Santa Ana to San Jose?
The average travel time between Santa Ana and San Jose is around 8h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 542 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Santa Ana and San Jose?
The number of buses from Santa Ana to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Ana to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Santa Ana to San Jose?
When taking the bus from Santa Ana to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Ana to San Jose?
Buses travelling between Santa Ana and San Jose leave from Santa Ana Greyhound Bus Station or 602 S Main St and arrive at Diridon Station, Santiago Express San Jose, 1118 E William St.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Ana, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 839To 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 Jose, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 839 to R 2 812 for a bus ticket from Santa Ana, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 193, which is on 2025-11-27.
