What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa is to bus and line 43 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from 5th / Hill and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Los Angeles and Costa Mesa is 41 miles. The road distance is 38.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa without a car is to train and line 650 bus which takes 2h 3m and costs $11 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Costa Mesa bus from?

Los Angeles to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Hill station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Disneyland Employee's Entrance station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Costa Mesa is 38 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Los Angeles to Costa Mesa - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 650 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 650 bus
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 7 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus 650
2h 3m
$12–22
Bus, line 43 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus 43
3h 10m
$4
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain OC Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus 43
2h 19m
$10–12
Drive 37.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Costa Mesacar 37.9 mi
48 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Costa Mesataxi 37.9 mi
48 min
$130–170

Los Angeles to Costa Mesa by train and bus

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2h 3mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Hill to Harbor-19Th via Disneyland Employee's Entrance and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 3h 10m.

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