What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego is to bus which costs $12 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Old Town San Diego?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Ana and Old Town San Diego?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego?

The distance between Santa Ana and Old Town San Diego is 87 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $12 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego?

The bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego bus from?

Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego train from?

Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $12 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego?

Book your Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Old Town San Diego?

There are 2063+ hotels available in Old Town San Diego.

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
1h 45m
$12–25
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 51m
$27–60
Drive 85.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Old Town San Diegocar 85.5 mi
1h 31m
$16–23

Santa Ana to Old Town San Diego by bus

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.3 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Old Town San Diego, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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