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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Santa Claritaby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Clarita by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    4h 5m
    $21–36

  2. Line 43 bus, bus via Sylmar / San Fernando

    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 / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Sylmar Stationbus bus 92
    7h 3m
    $10–15

  3. Line 43 bus, train

    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 train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    4h 55m
    $11–16

  4. Drive 69.4 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Claritacar car 69.4 mi
    1h 22m
    $13–19

  5. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4h 59m
    $20–30

Costa Mesa to Santa Clarita by bus, train, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Newhall via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park-19Th to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 4h 59m.

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