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

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Rosarito is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Rosarito is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $350 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Rosarito?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Rosarito station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Rosarito?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Rosarito is 218 km. The road distance is 181.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Costa Mesa to Rosarito, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Costa Mesa to Rosarito train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Rosarito?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Rosarito is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Costa Mesa to Rosarito.

Where can I stay near Rosarito?

There are 539+ hotels available in Rosarito.

Costa Mesa to Rosarito - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Rosarito by bus, car, train, or tram

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Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus Lxus 3105 / ...
2. Drive from Cbx to Rosaritocar
3h 13m
$544–779
Drive 181.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Rosaritocar 181.7 km
2h 16m
$351–507
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
4h 30m
$549–1,209
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 48m
$643–1,443

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Distance: 217.8 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Costa Mesa to Rosarito. However, you can take the line 662 bus to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, take the bus to Cbx, then drive to Rosarito. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Rosarito via Irvine Station-Dock 5, Irvine, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 4h 30m.

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