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How to get fromLong Beach to Costa Mesaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to Costa Mesa by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 46 bus, line 50 bus, line 43 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 1st & Shelter B N to 7th & Channel SEbus bus 46 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Katella-Harborbus bus 50
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    2h 55m
    $5

  2. Drive  20.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Beach to Costa Mesacar car 20.8 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Beach to Costa Mesataxi taxi 20.8 mi
    31 min
    $75–95

  4. Line 91 bus, line 1 bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from 6th & Olive SE to 7th & Channel SEbus bus 91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 8 to 17Th-Newportbus bus 55
    2h 56m
    $5

Long Beach to Costa Mesa by bus

Calendar309Weekly Buses
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a bus from 1st & Shelter B N to Harbor-19Th via 7th & Channel SE, 7Th-Channel, Katella-Harbor, and Harbor-Katella in around 2h 55m.

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