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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Riversideby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Riverside by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 662 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus bus 662
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2h 18m
    $10–14

  2. Line 71 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newport-Broadway to Tustin-East Village Waybus bus 71
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    2h 57m
    $4–7

  3. Drive 43.3 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Riversidecar car 43.3 mi
    46 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Riversidetaxi taxi 43.3 mi
    46 min
    $150–190

  5. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Katellabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    3h 12m
    $4–8

Costa Mesa to Riverside by bus and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Newport-Broadway to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 2h 57m.

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