What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 71 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to line 688 bus and train which takes 3h 1m and costs $22 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus from?

Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Where can I stay near Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

There are 847+ hotels available in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 688 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Line 688 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Irvine Station-Dock 5bus 688
2. Take the train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 1m
$22–47
Drive 60.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar 60.5 mi
1h 16m
$11–16
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus 101
3h 42m
$17–24
Line 55 bus, train, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus 101
4h 36m
$15–22

Costa Mesa to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by bus and train

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3h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.5 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 3h 42m.

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