There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 57m$88–139Drive 88.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Costa Mesa to Coronadocar 88.6 mi
1h 48m$16–22Line 55 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
4h 49m$23–35Line 55 bus, bus via San Diego
- 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$20–31
Costa Mesa to Coronado by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Coronado. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Orange Av & Park Pl via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Coronado station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at 12th & Imperial Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Coronado is 107 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Coronado bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Bernard station.
Costa Mesa to Coronado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Coronado is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Coronado, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Orange Av & Park Pl via Flower-6Th, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Santa Ana, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 4h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
- +1-800-231-2222
- [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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Costa Mesa to Coronado bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Flower-6Th 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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