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How to get fromSan Diego to Costa Mesaby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 10m
    $29–40

  2. Drive 84 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Costa Mesacar car 84 mi
    1h 40m
    $16–23

  3. Train, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus bus 55
    3h 41m
    $33–65

  4. Bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus bus 55
    3h 35m
    $23–32

San Diego to Costa Mesa by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 92.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between San Diego, 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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