What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Santa Barbara is 147 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara bus from?

Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara train from?

Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 43 bus and bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 253+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 12m
$47–92
Drive 133.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Barbaracar 133.9 mi
2h 22m
$25–36
Line 43 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 29m
$26–41
Line 43 bus, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
6h 37m

Costa Mesa to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.8 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park-19Th to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 29m.

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