There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Pacific Beach by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2h 6m$14–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 12m$26–58Drive 82.8 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to Pacific Beachcar 82.8 mi
1h 28m$16–22Train, bus, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus 30
4h 32m$14–23
Santa Ana to Pacific Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Pacific Beach is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Pacific Beach is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Grand Av & Ingraham St via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Pacific Beach is 92 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Pacific Beach without a car is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $14 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Santa Ana to Pacific Beach, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Pacific Beach is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $14 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $60 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Pacific Beach, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $12–23 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 $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Pacific Beach is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Santa Ana to Pacific Beach.
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