Bus Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$78

tomorrow

$83

Saturday

$71

Sunday

$69

Monday

$88

Tuesday

$85

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 5m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:45 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/5/2026 7:40:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/5/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	9:25 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/5/2026 9:25:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/5/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than $-2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- 13h 55m
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  
  7 mi
  
  6:50 AM
  
  Anaheim, CA
  Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
  
  8:45 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $80
  
  A Bus from goes from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA (USA) at 11/5/2026 6:50:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/5/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Los Angeles, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:40:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  8:45 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/6/2026 11:20:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 5m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:45 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:40:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	9:25 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/6/2026 9:25:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/7/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/7/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than $33? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 40%
  
  8h 15m
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  
  7 mi
  
  12:15 AM
  
  Anaheim, CA
  Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
  
  8:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from goes from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA (USA) at 11/6/2026 12:15:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Los Angeles, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:40:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  8:45 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/6/2026 11:20:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 5m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:45 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/7/2026 7:40:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/7/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/7/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	9:25 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/7/2026 9:25:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/8/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than $24? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 34%
  
  8h 15m
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  
  7 mi
  
  12:15 AM
  
  Anaheim, CA
  Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
  
  8:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from goes from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA (USA) at 11/7/2026 12:15:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/7/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Los Angeles, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:40:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  8:45 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/6/2026 11:20:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 25m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	10:05 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$69	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/8/2026 7:40:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/8/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	9:25 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/8/2026 9:25:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Greyhound US	13h 5m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:45 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/8/2026 7:40:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/8/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$133	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/8/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than $3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 4%
  
  8h 15m
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  
  7 mi
  
  12:15 AM
  
  Anaheim, CA
  Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
  
  8:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $66
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA (USA) at 11/8/2026 12:15:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Los Angeles, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:40:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  8:45 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/6/2026 11:20:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 5m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:45 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/9/2026 7:40:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/9/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/10/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	9:25 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/9/2026 9:25:00 PM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/10/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than $41? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 47%
  
  8h 15m
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  
  7 mi
  
  12:15 AM
  
  Anaheim, CA
  Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
  
  8:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from goes from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA (USA) at 11/9/2026 12:15:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Los Angeles, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:40:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  8:45 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/6/2026 11:20:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 5m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:45 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/10/2026 7:40:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/10/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/10/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/11/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	9:25 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/10/2026 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/11/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than $40? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 47%
  
  8h 15m
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  
  7 mi
  
  12:15 AM
  
  Anaheim, CA
  Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
  
  8:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $45
  
  A Bus from goes from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA (USA) at 11/10/2026 12:15:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/10/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco via Los Angeles, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:40:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  8:45 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/6/2026 11:20:00 AM to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco is $67 on 11/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Santa Ana, CA and San Francisco

See here how frequent the connections between Santa Ana, CA and San Francisco are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Santa Ana, CA and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 buses from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Santa Ana, CA and San Francisco, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco starting from $67!

Cheapest Bus	$67
Fastest Bus	9h 45m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Latest Bus	9:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	376.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Santa Ana, CA for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

Tuesday 11/03

Wednesday 11/04

Thursday 11/05

$82

Friday 11/06

$83

Saturday 11/07

$71

Sunday 11/08

$69

Monday 11/09

$88

Tuesday 11/10

$86

Wednesday 11/11

Thursday 11/12

$84

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

$73

Sunday 11/15

Monday 11/16

$86

Tuesday 11/17

$80

Wednesday 11/18

$75

Thursday 11/19

$99

Friday 11/20

$95

Saturday 11/21

$98

Sunday 11/22

$91

Monday 11/23

$105

Tuesday 11/24

$80

Wednesday 11/25

$90

Thursday 11/26

$67

Friday 11/27

$88

Saturday 11/28

The cheapest time to travel from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $67, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $86.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco, with $69. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $73.

How to save money travelling from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Santa Ana, CA and San Francisco

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Santa Ana, CA and San Francisco.

Bus Stop

1000 E Santa Ana Blvd 105

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco? Or which bus companies serve the route Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco bus

How much does a Santa Ana, CA San Francisco bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $67 and takes 14h 25m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $67 and $133. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Francisco.

On average, how many connections are available from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco each day?

Every day, the Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco take?

The fastest bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco is offered by Greyhound US and takes 9h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $81. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco?

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from Santa Ana, CA starts at 7:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from Santa Ana, CA for San Francisco starts at 9:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Santa Ana, CA San Francisco route?

When traveling by bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana, CA and San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between Santa Ana, CA and San Francisco by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Santa Ana, CA San Francisco bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Santa Ana, CA San Francisco bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Santa Ana, CA and to San Francisco

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Santa Ana, CA and to San Francisco. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!