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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Julianby train, tram, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Julian by train, tram, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, tram, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Juliantaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $183–232

  2. Drive 105.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Juliancar car 105.7 mi
    2h 18m
    $20–28

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    6h 44m
    $31–77

  4. Line 55 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    8h 5m
    $22–48

Costa Mesa to Julian by bus, train, and tram

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Washington St & Hwy 78 via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego, Seaport Village Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 8h 5m.

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