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How to get fromRiverside to Costa Mesaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Costa Mesa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 662 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus bus 662
    2h 19m
    $11–14

  2. Bus, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    2h 37m
    $2–6

  3. Drive  43.3 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Costa Mesacar car 43.3 mi
    46 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverside to Costa Mesataxi taxi 43.3 mi
    46 min
    $150–190

Riverside to Costa Mesa by train and bus

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 46.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor-19Th via Harbor + Katella and Harbor-Katella in around 2h 37m.

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