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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Costa Mesa is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Culver-Michelson and arriving at Harbor-Bernard via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Irvine to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Irvine and Costa Mesa is 21 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Costa Mesa without a car is to line 79 bus and line 55 bus which takes 1h 31m and costs $4.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Irvine to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

Irvine to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Culver-Michelson station.

Where does the Irvine to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Irvine to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Costa Mesa is 11 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Irvine to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1523+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Irvine to Costa Mesa - 4 ways to travel via line 79 bus, line 55 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Costa Mesa by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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Line 79 bus, line 55 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 79
2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 8 to Harbor-Bernardbus 55
1h 31m
$4
Drive 11.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Costa Mesacar 11.1 mi
11 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Costa Mesataxi 11.1 mi
11 min
$40–55
Walk
1. Take the foot from Irvine to Costa Mesawalk 7.6 mi
2h 27m

Irvine to Costa Mesa by bus

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Culver-Michelson to Harbor-Bernard via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2 and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 8 in around 1h 31m.

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