Bus Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA

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

today

tomorrow

$62

Friday

Saturday

$100

Sunday

$70

Monday

$53

Tuesday

$80

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	6:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/5/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	21h 20m	11:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/5/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/6/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
FlixBus	21h 0m	12:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/5/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/6/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	8:00 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/5/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	14h 5m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/5/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/6/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	6:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/7/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/7/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	8:00 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/7/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/7/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	14h 5m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/7/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 15m	11:15 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/7/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	21h 20m	11:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/7/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  University of Arizona
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/7/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 2/7/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  9h 5m
  
  0
  
  11:25 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 2/7/2026 11:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/7/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 5m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/8/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	14h 0m	6:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/8/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	21h 20m	11:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/8/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
FlixBus	21h 0m	12:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/8/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	8:00 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/8/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	6:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/9/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	8:00 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/9/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	14h 5m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/9/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 15m	11:15 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/9/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	21h 20m	11:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/9/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	6:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/10/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	8:00 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	7:30 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/10/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	14h 5m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/10/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Greyhound US	13h 15m	11:15 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/10/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  University of Arizona
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 2/11/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  9h 5m
  
  0
  
  11:25 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 2/11/2026 11:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA is $53 on 2/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Tucson, AZ and Santa Ana, CA

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Tucson, AZ and Santa Ana, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 17 buses from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Tucson, AZ and Santa Ana, CA, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA starting from $53!

Cheapest Bus	$53
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	415.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tucson, AZ for Santa Ana, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

$62

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

$100

Sunday 02/08

$70

Monday 02/09

$53

Tuesday 02/10

$80

Wednesday 02/11

$83

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

Sunday 02/22

Monday 02/23

Tuesday 02/24

Wednesday 02/25

Thursday 02/26

Friday 02/27

Saturday 02/28

The cheapest time to travel from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA

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

With a price starting from $53, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $100.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA, with $53. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $56.

How to save money travelling from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA

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 Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA 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 Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA, 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 Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tucson, AZ and Santa Ana, CA

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

Greyhound Bus Station

E 12th St 801

East Tucson

University of Arizona

6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station

6th Av/Pennington (NE) 6th Av/Pennington (NE)

Roy Laos Transit Center

W Irvington Rd 205

Bus Stop

1000 E Santa Ana Blvd 105

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA

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

FAQs about the Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA bus

How much does a Tucson, AZ Santa Ana, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $53 and takes 13h 0m to reach Santa Ana, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $53 and $119. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Santa Ana, CA.

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

Every day, the Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA take?

The fastest bus from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 11h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $62. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Santa Ana, CA from Tucson, AZ starts at 6:30 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 Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Tucson, AZ for Santa Ana, CA starts at 11:15 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 Tucson, AZ Santa Ana, CA route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Tucson, AZ and Santa Ana, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Tucson, AZ and Santa Ana, CA 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA 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 Tucson, AZ Santa Ana, CA 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 Tucson, AZ Santa Ana, CA 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 Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tucson, AZ to Santa Ana, CA

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tucson, AZ and to Santa Ana, CA

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