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

The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between La Mesa and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from University Av & College Av and arriving at Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between La Mesa and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Irvine via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from La Mesa to Costa Mesa?

The distance between La Mesa and Costa Mesa is 102 miles. The road distance is 87.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from La Mesa to Costa Mesa without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $29 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from La Mesa to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

La Mesa to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from University Av & College Av station.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Costa Mesa train from?

La Mesa to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from La Mesa to Costa Mesa?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Costa Mesa is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $29 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the La Mesa to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

La Mesa to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.

Where does the La Mesa to Costa Mesa train arrive?

La Mesa to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from La Mesa to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Costa Mesa is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from La Mesa to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1524+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

La Mesa to Costa Mesa - 5 ways to travel via train, line 10 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Costa Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 29m
$29–71
Drive 86.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Mesa to Costa Mesacar 86.8 mi
1h 43m
$16–23
Line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 47m
$18–32
Bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
5h 5m
$24–46
Train, line 55 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
5h 23m
$35–84

La Mesa to Costa Mesa by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.1 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Av & College Av to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 in around 4h 47m.

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