There are 5 ways to get from Rosemead to Costa Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 29m$61–89Line 577 bus, line 460 bus, line 43 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Norwalk Stationbus 577
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
- Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus 43
3h 20m$5Drive 36.9 mi
- Drive from Rosemead to Costa Mesacar 36.9 mi
50 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rosemead to Costa Mesataxi 36.9 mi
50 min$130–160Line 76 bus, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from Valley / Rosemead to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus 43
3h 53m$17–25
Rosemead to Costa Mesa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rosemead to Costa Mesa is to line 577 bus and line 460 bus and line 43 bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rosemead to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Rosemead station to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station - Lower Level and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Norwalk Station and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rosemead to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Rosemead and Costa Mesa is 57 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rosemead to Costa Mesa without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Rosemead to Costa Mesa, including transfers.
Rosemead to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Rosemead to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
The best way to get from Rosemead to Costa Mesa is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 577 bus and line 460 bus and line 43 bus, which costs $4 - $5 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Rosemead, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
You can take a train from El Monte to Costa Mesa via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Santa Ana in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Harbor-19Th via Norwalk Station, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Valley / Rosemead to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Rosemead to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Norwalk Station.
Rosemead to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rosemead to Costa Mesa is 37 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Rosemead to Costa Mesa.
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