There are 6 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Covina by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Covinatrain SB Line
3h 52m$20–35Line 1 bus, bus, line 190 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Badillo St and Citrus Avebus 190
4h 51m$6–12Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Covinatrain
4h 42m$10–16Drive 36.4 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Covinacar 36.4 mi
44 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Covinataxi 36.4 mi
44 min$130–160Line 57 bus, line 286 bus
- Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus 286
4h 47m$7–22
Costa Mesa to Covina by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Covina is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Covina is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Covina. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Badillo St and Citrus Ave via Bristol-Sunflower, Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center and Temple Ave and S Campus Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Covina. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Covina via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Covina is 66 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Covina without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Costa Mesa to Covina, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Covina bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Bristol-Sunflower station.
Costa Mesa to Covina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Covina is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 57 bus and line 286 bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Covina, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Covina via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Badillo St and Citrus Ave via Bristol-Sunflower, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center, and Temple Ave and S Campus Dr in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Covina
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Covina
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Badillo St and Citrus Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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 Covina bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Ring-Brea Mall station.
Costa Mesa to Covina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Covina is 37 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Costa Mesa to Covina.
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