There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Pomona by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Line 57 bus, line 286 bus
best- Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Mission Blvd and Park Ave Ebus 286
3h 31m$5–10Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 49m$23–46Drive 34.7 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Pomonacar 34.7 mi
40 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Pomonataxi 34.7 mi
40 min$120–150
Costa Mesa to Pomona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Pomona is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Pomona is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Pomona. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Mission Blvd and Park Ave E via Bristol-Sunflower and Brea Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Pomona. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Pomona Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Pomona is 36 miles. The road distance is 34.9 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Pomona without a car is to line 57 bus and line 286 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $5 - $10.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Costa Mesa to Pomona, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Pomona bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Bristol-Sunflower station.
Costa Mesa to Pomona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Pomona is to line 57 bus and line 286 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Pomona, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Mission Blvd and Park Ave E via Bristol-Sunflower, Ring-Brea Mall, and Brea Mall in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Pomona Amtrak via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Brea Mall to Mission Blvd and Park Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to Pomona bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Ring-Brea Mall station.
Costa Mesa to Pomona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Pomona is 35 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Costa Mesa to Pomona.
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