What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Carson?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Carson is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Carson?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Carson is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Carson. However, there are services departing from 17Th-Newport and arriving at Carson St + Moneta Av via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5, 7th & VA Hospital NW and Downtown Long Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Carson?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Carson is 62 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Carson without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $13 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Carson?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Costa Mesa to Carson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Carson bus from?

Costa Mesa to Carson bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Carson bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Carson bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Carson is 29 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Costa Mesa to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Carson.

Costa Mesa to Carson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 1 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Carson by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus Metro J Line
3h 10m
$13–27
Drive 28.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Carsoncar 28.4 mi
32 min
$6–8
Line 1 bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Avbus 3
3h 50m
$7–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Carsontaxi 28.4 mi
32 min
$100–130

Costa Mesa to Carson by bus, train, and subway

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 61.7 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from 17Th-Newport 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 50m.

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