There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Long Beach Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PDX - LGB
2h 49m$125–315Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PDX - SNA
4h 34m$102–475Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
29h 13m$155–310Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
35h 38m$392–822Drive 1,008.3 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesacar 1,008.3 mi
17h 11m$184–266Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, line 43 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane PDX - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus
7h 34m$210–477
Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa is to bus which costs $150 - $310 and takes 29h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $120 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Artic - Dock 5 and Harbor-Katella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Costa Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Portland and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 38m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Costa Mesa is 872 miles. The road distance is 1014.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 29h 13m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $120 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 29h 13m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $850 and takes 35h 38m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Harbor-19Th via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor, and Harbor-Katella in around 29h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–220
Flights from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–230
Flights from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–230
Flights from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–230
Flights from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–240
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Santa Rosa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa is 1014 miles. It takes approximately 17h 11m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Costa Mesa.
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