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

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Carson by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus Metro J Line
    3h 9m
    $16–29

  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 Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    4h 6m
    $4–6

  3. Line 1 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Avbus bus 3
    3h 57m
    $7–8

  4. Drive 28.4 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Carsoncar car 28.4 mi
    32 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Carsontaxi taxi 28.4 mi
    32 min
    $100–130

Costa Mesa to Carson by bus, train, and subway

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a bus from 19Th-Harbor to Carson St + Moneta Av via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5, 7Th-Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 3h 57m.

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