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How to get fromPasadena to Costa Mesaby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, train, line 650 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 7 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus bus 650
    3h 23m
    $13–24

  2. Bus, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    3h 54m
    $5–6

  3. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    3h 36m
    $11–15

  4. Drive 42.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Costa Mesacar car 42.7 mi
    55 min
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pasadena to Costa Mesataxi taxi 42.7 mi
    55 min
    $150–190

  6. Line 267 bus, line 460 bus, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 267
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    4h 49m
    $6

Pasadena to Costa Mesa by tram, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Harbor-19Th via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Flower / 7th, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 3h 54m.

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