What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

The distance between Costa Mesa and San Diego is 99 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $16 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to San Diego bus from?

Costa Mesa to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to San Diego train from?

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

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $16 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to San Diego bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to San Diego train arrive?

Costa Mesa to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to San Diego is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Costa Mesa to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2236+ hotels available in San Diego.

Costa Mesa to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 55 bus

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

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
3h 5m
$16–26
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 15m
$28–57
Drive 84 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to San Diegocar 84 mi
1h 40m
$16–23
Line 55 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
4h 10m
$22–33

Costa Mesa to San Diego by bus (Flixbus)

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 98.5 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $14–24 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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