What is the cheapest way to get from El Centro to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Centro to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from El Centro to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between El Centro and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from El Centro to Costa Mesa?

The distance between El Centro and Costa Mesa is 212 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.

How do I travel from El Centro to Costa Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from El Centro to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from El Centro to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from El Centro to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Centro to Costa Mesa bus from?

El Centro to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.

Where does the El Centro to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

El Centro to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from El Centro to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Costa Mesa is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from El Centro to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1333+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

El Centro to Costa Mesa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from El Centro to Costa Mesa by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
6h 25m
$37–55
Drive 186.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Centro to Costa Mesacar 186.1 mi
3h 22m
$34–49
Fly, train
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
5h 33m
$119–651
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 56m
$69–109
Bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus 43
7h 31m
$42–62

El Centro to Costa Mesa by bus (Greyhound)

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6h 25mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.5 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 in around 6h 25m.

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