There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Costa Mesa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Erie International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ERI - SNA
13h 15m$186–806Fly Erie International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ERI - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
13h 19m$128–535Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2d 6h$609–1,555Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 11h$400–648Drive 2,444.1 mi
- Drive from Erie to Costa Mesacar 2,444.1 mi
38h 52m$446–645Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CLE - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
12h 31m$192–481
Erie to Costa Mesa by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Costa Mesa is to train and fly which costs $190 - $490 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Costa Mesa is to train and fly which takes 12h 31m and costs $190 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Harbor-19Th via E Main St & S 5Th St, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Costa Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Erie and Costa Mesa is 2154 miles. The road distance is 2458.3 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Costa Mesa without a car is to train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $600 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Erie to Costa Mesa, including transfers.
Erie to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 13h 15m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 2 days 11h.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Harbor-19Th via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Erie International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Erie International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Erie International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Costa Mesa is 3h behind Erie. It is currently 9:45 PM in Erie and 6:45 PM in Costa Mesa.
Erie to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Costa Mesa is 2458 miles. It takes approximately 38h 52m to drive from Erie to Costa Mesa.
There are 1514+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.




