What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Baja California?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Baja California is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Baja California?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Baja California is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $310 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Baja California?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Baja California. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Cross Border Express, San Diego via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Baja California?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Baja California station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Baja California?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Baja California is 201 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Baja California without a car is to line 55 bus and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $700 - $1100.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Baja California?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Costa Mesa to Baja California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Baja California bus from?

Costa Mesa to Baja California bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Baja California train from?

Costa Mesa to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Baja California bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Baja California bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Baja California train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Baja California?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Baja California is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Costa Mesa to Baja California.

Where can I stay near Baja California?

There are 574+ hotels available in Baja California.

Costa Mesa to Baja California - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Baja California by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
3h 28m
$524–734
Drive 164.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Tijuanacar 164.7 km
2h 1m
$319–460
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
4h 15m
$510–1,158
Line 55 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 31m
$729–1,019

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Distance: 200.6 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $460–650 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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