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How to get fromCalifornia to Costa Mesaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Costa Mesa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 650 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 7 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus bus 650
    2h 3m
    $12–22

  2. Bus, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    3h 10m
    $4

  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
    2h 10m
    $10–18

  4. Drive 37.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Costa Mesacar car 37.9 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Costa Mesataxi taxi 37.9 mi
    48 min
    $130–170

  6. Train, line 43 bus via L.A. Union Station

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    2h 19m
    $10–12

California to Costa Mesa by train and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Hill to Harbor-19Th via Disneyland Employee's Entrance and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 3h 10m.

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