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How to get fromOceanside to Costa Mesaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 17m
    $45–63
  2. Drive  46.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Costa Mesacar car 46.8 mi
    1h 1m
    $8–12
  3. Bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus bus 55
    2h 38m
    $13–18
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oceanside to Costa Mesataxi taxi 46.8 mi
    1h 1m
    $170–210
  5. Train, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus bus 55
    2h 43m
    $14–17

Oceanside to Costa Mesa by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to 19Th-Harbor via Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 2h 38m.

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