What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to National City?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to National City is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to National City?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to National City is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and National City?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to National City. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at 8th St & F Av via 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Ana and National City?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to National City station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at 8th Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to National City?

The distance between Santa Ana and National City is 96 miles. The road distance is 93.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to National City without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to National City without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to National City?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Santa Ana to National City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to National City bus from?

Santa Ana to National City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to National City train from?

Santa Ana to National City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Santa Ana to National City bus arrive?

Santa Ana to National City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Santa Ana to National City train arrive?

Santa Ana to National City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to National City?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to National City is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Santa Ana to National City.

Where can I stay near National City?

There are 2038+ hotels available in National City.

Santa Ana to National City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to National City by bus (Greyhound), train, tram, car, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
2h 16m
$21–33
Drive 92.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Ana to National Citycar 92.6 mi
1h 38m
$17–25
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to 8th Street Stationtram Blue
2h 33m
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017 / ...
2. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to 8th Street Stationtram Blue
2h 19m

Santa Ana to National City by bus (Greyhound)

21Weekly Buses

2h 16mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and National City, 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.

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