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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Davisby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Davis by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    3h 26m
    $169–611

  2. Drive  433.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Daviscar car 433.8 mi
    7h 15m
    $75–108

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus bus FlixBus N2003
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    14h 17m
    $111–172

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 25m
    $348–536

  5. Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    4h 44m
    $187–588

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    4h 45m
    $511–768

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    5h 52m
    $254–825

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 30m
    $84–131

Costa Mesa to Davis by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Costa Mesa to Davis via Santa Ana and Los Angeles in around 15h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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