What is the cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Costa Mesa is to line 1 bus and line 55 bus which costs $4 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Clemente to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between San Clemente and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo and arriving at 17Th-Newport via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from San Clemente to Costa Mesa?

The distance between San Clemente and Costa Mesa is 31 miles. The road distance is 25.3 miles.

How do I travel from San Clemente to Costa Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from San Clemente to Costa Mesa without a car is to train and line 688 bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $9 - $12.

How long does it take to get from San Clemente to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from San Clemente to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Costa Mesa bus from?

San Clemente to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.

Where does the San Clemente to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

San Clemente to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.

Can I drive from San Clemente to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Costa Mesa is 25 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from San Clemente to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

San Clemente to Costa Mesa - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 688 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Clemente to Costa Mesa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 688 bus
best
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus 688
1h 56m
$9–12
Line 1 bus, line 55 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 1
2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 8 to 17Th-Newportbus 55
1h 59m
$4
Drive 25.2 mi
1. Drive from San Clemente to Costa Mesacar 25.2 mi
38 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Clemente to Costa Mesataxi 25.2 mi
38 min
$90–120
Train, line 662 bus
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus 662
2h 2m
$10–13

San Clemente to Costa Mesa by train and bus

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to 17Th-Newport via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 8 in around 1h 59m.

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