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

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Escondido to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Escondido and Costa Mesa is 89 miles. The road distance is 67.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Escondido to Costa Mesa without a car is to tram and train and line 55 bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $15 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Escondido to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

Escondido to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 station.

Where does the Escondido to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Escondido to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Hwy 101 & Plaza St station.

Can I drive from Escondido to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Costa Mesa is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Escondido to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Escondido to Costa Mesa - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 55 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to Costa Mesa by tram, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Tram, train, line 55 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
4h 21m
$16–24
Drive 66.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Escondido to Costa Mesacar 66.7 mi
1h 22m
$13–18
Line 308 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 308
2. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 24m
$24–36

Escondido to Costa Mesa by tram, train, and bus

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 88.6 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 4h 24m.

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