There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Chino by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Line 57 bus, line 286 bus
best- Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus 286
4h 43m$8–18Drive 36.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Costa Mesa to Chinocar 36.2 mi
40 min$7–10Train
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Montclairtrain SB Line
4h 54m$22–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Chinotaxi 36.2 mi
40 min$130–160
Costa Mesa to Chino by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Chino is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Chino is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Chino. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Central @ C Street via Bristol-Sunflower, Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Chino. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Montclair via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Chino is 49 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Chino without a car is to line 57 bus and line 286 bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $8 - $18.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Costa Mesa to Chino, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Chino bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Bristol-Sunflower station.
Costa Mesa to Chino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Chino is to line 57 bus and line 286 bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $8 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Chino, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Central @ C Street via Bristol-Sunflower, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center, and Montclair Transit Center in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Central @ C Street via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Montclair, and Montclair Transit Center in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Montclair
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to Chino bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Ring-Brea Mall station.
Costa Mesa to Chino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Chino is 36 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Costa Mesa to Chino.
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