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 Harbor-19Th via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Harbor-Katella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from El Centro to Costa Mesa?

The distance between El Centro and Costa Mesa is 222 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 and train and line 55 bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 FlixBus-us, 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 FlixBus-us, arrive at Riverside 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 1435+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

El Centro to Costa Mesa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 55 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from El Centro to Costa Mesa by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train, line 55 bus
best
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
6h 58m
$50–99
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
$107–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Riversidebus FlixBus 2055
2. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus 200
7h 5m

El Centro to Costa Mesa by bus and train

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.5 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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 Harbor-19Th via Riverside, UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Harbor + Katella, and Harbor-Katella in around 7h 5m.

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