Bus Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$57

tomorrow

Monday

$55

Tuesday

$53

Wednesday

$52

Thursday

$52

Friday

$66

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	10h 30m	11:30 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Vintage Mall
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 30m	11:30 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	13h 40m	8:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Vintage Mall
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 40m	8:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	11:30 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Vintage Mall
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 30m	11:30 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	13h 40m	8:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Vintage Mall
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 40m	8:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	11:30 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Vintage Mall
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 40m	8:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/31/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/31/2026 12:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	11:30 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:00 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Vintage Mall
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $20

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA is $49 on 7/22/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Modesto, CA and Santa Ana, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Modesto, CA and Santa Ana, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Modesto, CA and Santa Ana, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 buses from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Modesto, CA and Santa Ana, CA, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA starting from $49!

Cheapest Bus	$49
Fastest Bus	9h 40m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	321.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Modesto, CA for Santa Ana, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$57

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$55

Tuesday 07/28

$57

Wednesday 07/29

$52

Thursday 07/30

$52

Friday 07/31

$66

Saturday 08/01

$59

Sunday 08/02

$60

Monday 08/03

$55

Tuesday 08/04

$52

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$66

Saturday 08/08

$59

Sunday 08/09

$66

Monday 08/10

$63

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$63

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $51, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $63.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA, with $51. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

How to save money travelling from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA from our users.

Greyhound US from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA:

Cheapest Price	$52
Fastest Bus	9h 40m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Last Bus	11:30 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Modesto, CA and Santa Ana, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Modesto, CA and Santa Ana, CA.

Bus Station

11th St 781-799

Modesto Bus Station

Modesto Bus Station Modesto Bus Station

Lukyds Travel

Schackelford

McHenry Ave

Vintage Mall

Bus Stop

1000 E Santa Ana Blvd 105

Service and Comfort on the bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA bus

How much does a Modesto, CA Santa Ana, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $49 and takes 10h 30m to reach Santa Ana, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $49 and $74. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Santa Ana, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA each day?

Every day, the Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA take?

The fastest bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 9h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $70. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Santa Ana, CA from Modesto, CA starts at 11:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Modesto, CA for Santa Ana, CA starts at 11:30 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Modesto, CA Santa Ana, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Modesto, CA and Santa Ana, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Modesto, CA and Santa Ana, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Modesto, CA Santa Ana, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Modesto, CA Santa Ana, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Modesto, CA to Santa Ana, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Modesto, CA and to Santa Ana, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Modesto, CA and to Santa Ana, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!