There are 5 ways to get from Ojai to Costa Mesa by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 24m$116–150Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ojai to Costa Mesacar 121.5 mi
2h 13m$23–32Train, line 43 bus
- Take the train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus 43
7h 30m$32–64Line 16 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mallbus 16
- Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 20m$32–68Line 16 bus, line 6 bus, bus, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mallbus 16
- Take the bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Otcbus 6
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus 43
7h 57m
Ojai to Costa Mesa by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ojai to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ojai to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ojai to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Ojai Ave & Fox and arriving at Harbor-19Th via VTC at Pacific View Mall, Oxnard, Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ojai to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Ventura - East and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Ojai and Costa Mesa is 135 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ojai to Costa Mesa without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Ojai to Costa Mesa, including transfers.
Ojai to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Gold Coast Transit, depart from Ojai Ave & Fox station.
Ojai to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Ventura - East station.
The best way to get from Ojai to Costa Mesa is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $110 - $150. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and line 6 bus and bus and line 43 bus, which costs and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Ojai, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ojai to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Ventura - East, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to Harbor-19Th via VTC at Pacific View Mall, Otc, Oxnard, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 in around 7h 57m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Camarillo Amtrak to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 805-487-4222
- Website
- gctd.org
Bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.gctd.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.gctd.org/getting-around/routes-schedules/
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $1
- Adults 19 - 64
- $2
Bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.gctd.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.gctd.org/getting-around/routes-schedules/
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $1
- Adults 19 - 64
- $2
Bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Otc
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.gctd.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.gctd.org/getting-around/routes-schedules/
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $0
- Adults 19 - 64
- $0
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Oxnard to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Ojai to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Gold Coast Transit, arrive at VTC at Pacific View Mall station.
Ojai to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojai to Costa Mesa is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Ojai to Costa Mesa.
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