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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Pacific Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Pacific Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 21m
    $29–62

  2. Drive 77.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Pacific Beachcar car 77.8 mi
    1h 34m
    $15–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    3h 26m
    $17–32

  4. Line 55 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus bus 55
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    6h 40m
    $17–27

Costa Mesa to Pacific Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Pacific Beach, 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, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Three other operators also service this route.

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