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Brea to Costa Mesa buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brea and Costa Mesa takes 2h 3m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brea to Costa Mesa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 3m
Duration
21 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Line 43 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Berkeley-West Valley View to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
2h
$4

Brea to Costa Mesa bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Brea and Costa Mesa. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brea is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Costa Mesa at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Harbor-Valley View and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    OCTAOCTA1h 40m • 1 change

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    OCTAOCTA1h 51m • 1 change

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    OCTAOCTA1h 36m • 1 change

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    OCTAOCTA1h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brea to Costa Mesa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 21.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

OCTA operates a bus from Berkeley-West Valley View to Harbor-19Th every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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