Bus Tickets from Santa Ana, US to Oakland

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Cheap buses leaving Saturday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Santa Ana
    Departure location: UC Irvine (Crawford Hall)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Santa Ana
    Departure location: Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Santa Ana
    Departure location: Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Santa Ana
    Departure location: Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Santa Ana
    Departure location: Santa Ana Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Santa Ana, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70
Average bus trip duration9h 55m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure9:15am
Distance377 miles (608 km)
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Santa Ana to Oakland Bus

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Ana, US to Oakland was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of $52

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 Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $142 for a bus ticket from Santa Ana, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Ana and Oakland!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Ana to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Santa Ana to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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