The average bus between Costa Mesa and Whittier takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Costa Mesa to Whittier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Costa Mesa and Whittier. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Costa Mesa is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Whittier at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Costa Mesa to Whittier? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Costa Mesa station and arriving at Whittier station via 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Costa Mesa to Whittier bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
Costa Mesa to Whittier bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Workman Mill / College station.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Whittier is 39 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from 17Th-Orange to Workman Mill / College via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5, 7Th-Channel, and 7th / Channel in around 3h 24m.