What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K 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 51m.

How far is it from Encinitas to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Encinitas and Costa Mesa is 72 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Encinitas to Costa Mesa without a car is to train and line 688 bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $22 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Encinitas to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Costa Mesa bus from?

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

Where does the Encinitas to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Encinitas to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Costa Mesa is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Encinitas to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1443+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Encinitas to Costa Mesa - 4 ways to travel via train, line 688 bus, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Costa Mesa by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train, line 688 bus
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus 688
3h 42m
$22–47
Drive 59.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Encinitas to Costa Mesacar 59.7 mi
1h 16m
$11–16
Bus, line 688 bus
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 51m
$24–37
Line 101 bus, train, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K 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 19m
$16–22

Encinitas to Costa Mesa by bus and train

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 71.3 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 3h 51m.

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