What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Irvine is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Irvine is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Irvine. However, there are services departing from 19Th-Harbor and arriving at Culver-Michelson via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Irvine?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Irvine is 19 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Irvine without a car is to line 55 bus and line 79 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Irvine?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Costa Mesa to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Irvine bus from?

Costa Mesa to Irvine bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 19Th-Harbor station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Irvine bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Irvine bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 7 station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Irvine is 7 miles. It takes approximately 7 min to drive from Costa Mesa to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1576+ hotels available in Irvine.

Costa Mesa to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via line 55 bus, line 79 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Irvine by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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Line 55 bus, line 79 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 19Th-Harbor to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 7bus 55
2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2 to Culver-Michelsonbus 79
1h 44m
$4
Drive 7.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Irvinecar 7.2 mi
7 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Irvinetaxi 7.2 mi
7 min
$30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Costa Mesa to Irvinewalk 7.6 mi
2h 27m

Costa Mesa to Irvine by bus

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.2 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from 19Th-Harbor to Culver-Michelson via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 7 and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2 in around 1h 44m.

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