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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Californiaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Mesa to California by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 662 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus bus 662
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 8m
    $13–25

  2. Line 43 bus, 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 / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    3h 26m
    $3–4

  3. Line 43 bus, train

    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 OC Line / ...
    3h 2m
    $9–13

  4. Drive 38.1 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Los Angelescar car 38.1 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Los Angelestaxi taxi 38.1 mi
    48 min
    $130–170

  6. Line 43 bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 5m
    $10–18

Costa Mesa to California by bus and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to 6th / Los Angeles via Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Disneyland Employee's Entrance in around 3h 26m.

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