There are 4 ways to get from San Diego State University to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h 2m$13–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 15m$28–60Drive 89.9 mi
- Drive from San Diego State University to Santa Anacar 89.9 mi
1h 37m$17–24Line 215 bus, bus
- Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 215
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 59m$32–50
San Diego State University to Santa Ana by foot, tram, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Santa Ana is to bus which costs $13 - $25 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Santa Ana via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Santa Ana is 97 miles. The road distance is 90.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $13 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from San Diego State University to Santa Ana, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego State University to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Santa Ana is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $13 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $13–25 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego State University to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
San Diego State University to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Santa Ana is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from San Diego State University to Santa Ana.
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