There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 37m$28–72Drive 84.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Costa Mesa to San Diego State Universitycar 84.8 mi
1h 42m$16–23Bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from 1st Av & G St to SDSU Transit Centerbus 11
4h 25m$18–30Line 55 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 3m$24–48
Costa Mesa to San Diego State University by bus, train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to San Diego State University. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at SDSU Transit Center via Santa Ana Bus Stop and 1st Av & G St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at SDSU Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and San Diego State University is 100 miles. The road distance is 85.3 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego State University without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $28 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego State University, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to San Diego State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Costa Mesa to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego State University is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $28 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs $18 - $30 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to San Diego State University via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego, 1st Av & G St, and SDSU Transit Center in around 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from 1st Av & G St to SDSU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to San Diego State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Costa Mesa to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to San Diego State University is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Costa Mesa to San Diego State University.
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