What is the cheapest way to get from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa is to bus and line 43 bus which costs $6 - $7 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Pacific Palisades and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Flower / 7th and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Pacific Palisades and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from Pacific Palisades station to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Anaheim via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Pacific Palisades and Costa Mesa is 76 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.

How do I travel from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa without a car is to tram and train via Anaheim which takes 4h 23m and costs $15 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa bus from?

Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Flower / 7th station.

Where do I catch the Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa train from?

Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa train arrive?

Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station.

Can I drive from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1524+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train via Anaheim
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 23m
$15–27
Bus, line 43 bus via Venice / Olive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Venice / Olivebus 33
2. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus 43
5h 14m
$5–7
Bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus 43
4h 33m
$6–7
Drive 51 mi
1. Drive from Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesacar 51 mi
1h 2m
$10–14
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 26m
$18–30
Line 33 bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus 43
5h 17m
$11–16

Pacific Palisades to Costa Mesa by bus, tram, and train

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Distance: 75.9 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Pacific Palisades, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns to Harbor-19Th via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Flower / 7th, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 4h 33m.

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