There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to San Diego State University by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 28m$51–90Bus, line 215 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to SDSU Transit Centerbus 215 / ...
2h 55m$15–25Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to SDSU Stationtram Green
2h 38m$19–41Drive 89.8 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to San Diego State Universitycar 89.8 mi
1h 36m$17–24
Santa Ana to San Diego State University by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to San Diego State University. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at SDSU Transit Center via Broadway & 1st Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at SDSU Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Santa Ana and San Diego State University is 98 miles. The road distance is 90.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego State University without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Santa Ana to San Diego State University, including transfers.
Santa Ana to San Diego State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to San Diego State University is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 215 bus, which costs $15 - $26 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego State University via San Diego, Broadway & 1st Av, and SDSU Transit Center in around 2h 55m.
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
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to SDSU Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to SDSU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Santa Ana to San Diego State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Santa Ana to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to San Diego State University is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Santa Ana to San Diego State University.
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