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How to get fromDavis to Costa Mesaby bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Davis to Costa Mesa by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    3h 58m
    $127–388

  2. Drive  433.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davis to Costa Mesacar car 433.6 mi
    7h 16m
    $77–111

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus FlixBus N2003
    14h 13m
    $111–171

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Davis to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 11m
    $313–479

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    5h 33m
    $506–807

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Davis to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    6h 23m
    $261–826

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 53m
    $89–140

Davis to Costa Mesa by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Davis to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $290–460 and the journey takes 14h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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