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How to get fromCosta Mesa to San Gabrielby train, bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Costa Mesa to San Gabriel by train, bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 78 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Las Tunas / Santa Anitabus bus 78
    3h 10m
    $14–27

  2. Line 43 bus, bus, line 78 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Las Tunas / Santa Anitabus bus 78
    4h 31m
    $4–6

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Sierra Madre Villa Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    3h 35m
    $16–29

  4. Drive 38.5 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to San Gabrielcar car 38.5 mi
    53 min
    $7–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to San Gabrieltaxi taxi 38.5 mi
    53 min
    $140–170

  6. Line 43 bus, train, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Las Tunas / Santa Anitabus bus 78
    4h 2m
    $10–15

  7. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    4h 49m
    $4–6

Costa Mesa to San Gabriel by bus and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Las Tunas / Santa Anita via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, and Olive / 5th in around 4h 31m.

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