There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
3h 45m$21–33Drive 88.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Costa Mesa to Coronadocar 88.6 mi
1h 48m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 5m$46–90Line 55 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
5h 15m$19–30
Costa Mesa to Coronado by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Coronado. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Orange Av & Park Pl via Santa Ana and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Coronado station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at 12th & Imperial Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Coronado is 104 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Coronado bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Costa Mesa to Coronado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Coronado, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Santa Ana to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–26 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Costa Mesa to Coronado bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Costa Mesa to Coronado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Coronado is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Costa Mesa to Coronado.
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