Bus Santa Ana, CA to Oakland: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$60

tomorrow

Monday

$76

Tuesday

$62

Wednesday

$56

Thursday

$81

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	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station		Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
	Greyhound US	8h 45m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station		Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 55m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	8h 45m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Santa Ana, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $69? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 91%
  
  0h 20m
  
  0 mi
  
  6:00 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  6:20 PM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  377 mi
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland via Los Angeles, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:35 PM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  7:05 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 55m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	8h 45m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 25m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	13h 55m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	9:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	8h 45m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 55m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:35:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	8h 45m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Santa Ana, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $77? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 95%
  
  0h 20m
  
  0 mi
  
  6:45 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  7:05 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  377 mi
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:45:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland via Los Angeles, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  10h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  8h 5m
  
  0
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  6:35 PM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $51
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:30:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 55m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	9:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Greyhound US	13h 25m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:35:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	8h 45m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Frequency of bus connections between Santa Ana, CA and Oakland

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Santa Ana, CA and Oakland.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 buses from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Santa Ana, CA and Oakland, with 11 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/5/2026 costs just $48, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland starting from $48!

Cheapest Bus	$48
Fastest Bus	8h 45m
Earliest Bus	9:35 PM
Latest Bus	9:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	373.6 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Santa Ana, CA for Oakland: 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

$60

Sunday 07/26

$64

Monday 07/27

$80

Tuesday 07/28

$83

Wednesday 07/29

$56

Thursday 07/30

$81

Friday 07/31

$70

Saturday 08/01

$73

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$81

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$48

Thursday 08/06

$80

Friday 08/07

$64

Saturday 08/08

$92

Sunday 08/09

$64

Monday 08/10

$89

Tuesday 08/11

$71

Wednesday 08/12

$71

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

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

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

With a price starting from $48, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $80.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, with $56. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $60.

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

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 Santa Ana, CA to Oakland 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 Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Oakland are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Stop

1000 E Santa Ana Blvd 105

W Oakland BART Station

7th St 1451

Greyhound Bus Station

San Pablo Ave 2103

Jack London

Broadway

Fruitvale

Getty Museum

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

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

FAQs about the Santa Ana, CA to Oakland bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $48 and takes 13h 25m to reach Oakland. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $48 and $111. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Oakland.

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

Every day, the Santa Ana, CA to Oakland bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland is offered by Greyhound US and takes 8h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $60. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Oakland from Santa Ana, CA starts at 9:35 PM. 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 Santa Ana, CA to Oakland?

The latest bus trip departing from Santa Ana, CA for Oakland starts at 9:35 PM. 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 Santa Ana, CA Oakland route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Santa Ana, CA and Oakland 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.

What can I take with me on the Santa Ana, CA to Oakland 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 Santa Ana, CA Oakland 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 Santa Ana, CA Oakland 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 Santa Ana, CA to Oakland on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Santa Ana, CA and to Oakland

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