What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Alhambra?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Alhambra is to line 43 bus and bus and line 78 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Alhambra?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Alhambra is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Alhambra?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Main / Garfield via Disneyland Employee's Entrance and Olive / 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Alhambra?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Alhambra is 52 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Alhambra without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Alhambra without a car is to train and line 78 bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $14 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Alhambra?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Costa Mesa to Alhambra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Alhambra bus from?

Costa Mesa to Alhambra bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Alhambra bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Alhambra bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Alhambra?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Alhambra is 38 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Costa Mesa to Alhambra.

Where can I stay near Alhambra?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Alhambra.

Costa Mesa to Alhambra - 5 ways to travel via train, line 78 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Alhambra by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 78 bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Main / Garfieldbus 78
2h 57m
$14–27
Line 43 bus, bus, line 78 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 43
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
3. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Main / Garfieldbus 78
4h 22m
$4–6
Drive 37.7 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Alhambracar 37.7 mi
52 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Alhambrataxi 37.7 mi
52 min
$130–170
Line 43 bus, train, line 78 bus
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus 78
3h 50m
$10–15

Costa Mesa to Alhambra by bus and train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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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-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, and Olive / 5th in around 4h 22m.

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