What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Balboa Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Front St & B St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Balboa Park?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Balboa Park is 102 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $18 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Balboa Park bus from?

Costa Mesa to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Balboa Park train from?

Costa Mesa to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Balboa Park bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Balboa Park train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Balboa Park is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park.

Where can I stay near Balboa Park?

There are 2312+ hotels available in Balboa Park.

Costa Mesa to Balboa Park - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Balboa Park by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
3h 41m
$18–32
Drive 83.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Balboa Parkcar 83.2 mi
1h 40m
$16–22
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 42m
$30–62
Line 55 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
4h 34m
$26–52

Costa Mesa to Balboa Park by bus and foot (Flixbus)

7Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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