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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Big Basin Redwoods State Parkby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Big Basin Redwoods State Park by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the taxi from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Big Basin Redwoods State Parktaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $304–944

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Cavallaro Transit Centerbus bus 17
    12h 39m
    $65–125

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from San Jose to Big Basin Redwoods State Parktaxi taxi
    14h 4m
    $242–435

  4. Drive 403 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Big Basin Redwoods State Parkcar car 403 mi
    7h 19m
    $74–107

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the taxi from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Big Basin Redwoods State Parktaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $239–778

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the taxi from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to Big Basin Redwoods State Parktaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $228–843

  7. Line 1 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take the taxi from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Big Basin Redwoods State Parktaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $168–478

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Drive from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Basin Redwoods State Parkcar car
    7h
    $300–755

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take the taxi from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Big Basin Redwoods State Parktaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    $315–992

  10. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Cavallaro Transit Centerbus bus 17
    16h 47m
    $77–192

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Big Basin Redwoods State Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 385.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Big Basin Redwoods State Park via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Cavallaro Transit Center, and Big Basin Way in around 12h 39m.

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