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

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa is to bus and line 43 bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Costa Mesa is 229 miles. The road distance is 225.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus and line 43 bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $35 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa train from?

San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa is to bus and line 43 bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1460+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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Bus, line 43 bus
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1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus 43
7h 36m
$39–61
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 8m
$79–164
Drive 224.5 mi
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesacar 224.5 mi
4h 7m
$41–60
Fly, train, line 650 bus
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 7 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus
6h 38m
$238–476

San Luis Obispo to Costa Mesa by bus and foot

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Harbor-19Th via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 6h 27m.

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