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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Alhambraby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Alhambra by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, line 78 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Main / Garfieldbus bus 78
    2h 57m
    $22–34

  2. Line 43 bus, bus, line 78 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Main / Garfieldbus bus 78
    4h 22m
    $4–6

  3. Drive  37.7 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Alhambracar car 37.7 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Alhambrataxi taxi 37.7 mi
    52 min
    $130–170

  5. Line 43 bus, bus, line 78 bus via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Katellabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus bus 78
    3h 52m
    $9–14

  6. Line 43 bus, train, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus bus 78
    3h 54m
    $10–15

Costa Mesa to Alhambra by bus and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Main / Garfield via Harbor-Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, and Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion in around 3h 52m.

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