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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego Zoo and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Zoo Pl and arriving at Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via San Diego and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa?

The distance between San Diego Zoo and Costa Mesa is 96 miles. The road distance is 83.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where does the San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 55 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 38m
$32–47
Drive 82.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesacar 82.6 mi
1h 39m
$16–22
Train, line 55 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
5h 5m
$34–69
Bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
5h 8m
$20–34

San Diego Zoo to Costa Mesa by foot and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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