There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Balboa Park by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Diego (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
2h 9m$23–48Drive 88.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana to Balboa Parkcar 88.2 mi
1h 34m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 34m$32–65Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
2h 21m$33–48
Santa Ana to Balboa Park by bus, tram, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via 11th Av & C St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Balboa Park is 93 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Balboa Park without a car is to bus via San Diego which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Santa Ana to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Balboa Park is to bus via San Diego which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Santa Ana to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Santa Ana to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Balboa Park is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Santa Ana to Balboa Park.
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