What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa is to bus and line 43 bus which costs $6 - $15 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Arrowhead and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 and arriving at Harbor-19Th via San Bernardino and Harbor-Katella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Lake Arrowhead and Costa Mesa is 80 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 10m and costs $75 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa bus from?

Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 station.

Where does the Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Can I drive from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Lake Arrowhead to San Bernardino Depottaxi
2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
3h 10m
$79–96
Bus, line 43 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
3. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor-19Thbus 43
4h 45m
$6–14
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus 6
2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
4h 36m
$14–22
Drive 77.7 mi
1. Drive from Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesacar 77.7 mi
1h 31m
$15–21

Lake Arrowhead to Costa Mesa by bus and train

20Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.4 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Harbor-19Th via San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, and Harbor-Katella in around 4h 45m.

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