What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to La Jolla is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to La Jolla is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to La Jolla station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to La Jolla?

The distance between Costa Mesa and La Jolla is 102 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to La Jolla without a car is to train and line 30 bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $29 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Costa Mesa to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to La Jolla bus from?

Costa Mesa to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to La Jolla train from?

Costa Mesa to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to La Jolla is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $17 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to La Jolla bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to La Jolla train arrive?

Costa Mesa to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to La Jolla is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Costa Mesa to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 2167+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Costa Mesa to La Jolla - 5 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to La Jolla by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
3h 54m
$29–62
Drive 75.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to La Jollacar 75.4 mi
1h 33m
$14–20
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
3h 58m
$17–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 19m
$34–79
Line 55 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
6h 18m
$17–27

Costa Mesa to La Jolla by bus and train

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.7 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Silverado St & Herschel Av via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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