What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Getty Center?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Getty Center is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Getty Center?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Getty Center is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Getty Center?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Getty Center. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp via Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 5th / Hill and Westwood / Le Conte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Getty Center?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Getty Center station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Expo / Bundy Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Getty Center?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Getty Center is 66 miles. The road distance is 52.5 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Getty Center without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Getty Center without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 22m and costs $75 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Getty Center?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Costa Mesa to Getty Center, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Getty Center bus from?

Costa Mesa to Getty Center bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Getty Center train from?

Costa Mesa to Getty Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Getty Center bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Getty Center bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Getty Center train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Getty Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Getty Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Getty Center is 52 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Costa Mesa to Getty Center.

Where can I stay near Getty Center?

There are 3378+ hotels available in Getty Center.

Costa Mesa to Getty Center - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 43 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Getty Center by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Stationtram Metro E Line
3h 22m
$79–100
Drive 52.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Getty Centercar 52.2 mi
56 min
$9–13
Line 43 bus, train, line 761 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain
3. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Church / 405 Fwy Off-Rampbus 233 / ...
4h 57m
$39–61
Line 43 bus, bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 43
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
3. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Westwood / Wilshirebus 20
5h 27m
$18–25
Line 43 bus, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 43
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USCbus 460
3. Take the bus from Jefferson / Hoover to Westwood / Weyburnbus 2
5h 48m
$18–25

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Distance: 65.9 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Getty Center via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, 5th / Hill, Westwood / Wilshire, Westwood / Le Conte, and Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp in around 5h 27m.

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