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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to La Mesa is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to La Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $15 - $23.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to La Mesa. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at University Av & Allison Av via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center and University Av & College Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to La Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at 70th Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to La Mesa?

The distance between Costa Mesa and La Mesa is 102 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to La Mesa without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $29 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Costa Mesa to La Mesa, including transfers.

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

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

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

Costa Mesa to La Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to La Mesa?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to La Mesa is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $29 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to La Mesa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Costa Mesa to La Mesa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to La Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to La Mesa is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Costa Mesa to La Mesa.

Where can I stay near La Mesa?

There are 2120+ hotels available in La Mesa.

Costa Mesa to La Mesa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 10 bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 36m
$29–71
Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to La Mesacar 86.9 mi
1h 43m
$16–23
Bus, line 10 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 University Av & College Avbus 10
4h 44m
$19–37
Line 55 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
4h 50m
$24–47
Line 55 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 23m
$35–84

Costa Mesa to La Mesa by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.7 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to University Av & Allison Av via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and University Av & College Av in around 4h 44m.

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