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How to get fromBurbank to Costa Mesaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Burbank to Costa Mesa by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 22m
    $61–89

  2. Line 94 bus, bus, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 5thbus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    4h 33m
    $5–6

  3. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    3h 29m
    $22–32

  4. Drive  48.4 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to Costa Mesacar car 48.4 mi
    58 min
    $9–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burbank to Costa Mesataxi taxi 48.4 mi
    58 min
    $220–270

Burbank to Costa Mesa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Burbank - Downtown to Costa Mesa via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Santa Ana in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olive / San Fernando to Harbor-19Th via Hill / 5th, 5th / Hill, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 4h 33m.

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