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 - $45 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 - $45.

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 San Diego, Artic - Dock 5 and Harbor-Katella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from El Centro to Costa Mesa?

The distance between El Centro and Costa Mesa is 217 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 which takes 5h 42m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 1501+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 42m
$100–167
Drive 186.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Centro to Costa Mesacar 186.1 mi
3h 22m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
6h 43m
$39–60
Fly, line 460 bus, line 43 bus
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane IPL - HHR
2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus
3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus
4h 39m
$155–198

El Centro to Costa Mesa by bus

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Distance: 215.5 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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 San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor, and Harbor-Katella in around 6h 43m.

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