There are 3 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Los Angeles, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Morro Bay is 281 miles. The road distance is 239.1 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Costa Mesa to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Morro Bay bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Los Angeles station.
Costa Mesa to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Morro Bay is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Alternatively, American Star Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo twice a week, and the journey takes 5h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to Morro Bay bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Costa Mesa to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Morro Bay is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Costa Mesa to Morro Bay.
There are 217+ hotels available in Morro Bay.