What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Del Mar and Costa Mesa is 73 miles. The road distance is 66.3 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Costa Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus and line 688 bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $24 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Del Mar to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Costa Mesa bus from?

Del Mar to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Del Mar to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Del Mar to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Costa Mesa is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Del Mar to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Del Mar to Costa Mesa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 688 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Del Mar to Costa Mesa by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Bus, line 688 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus 688
3h 48m
$24–36
Drive 65.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Del Mar to Costa Mesacar 65.9 mi
1h 23m
$12–18
Line 101 bus, train, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
4h 39m
$16–22

Del Mar to Costa Mesa by bus

7Weekly Buses

3h 48mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.5 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 3h 48m.

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