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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Costa Mesaby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, line 43 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    5h 23m
    $72–110

  2. Bus, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    5h 43m
    $23–34

  3. Drive  133.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesacar car 133.7 mi
    2h 21m
    $23–33

Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Harbor-19Th via Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor, and Harbor-Katella in around 5h 43m.

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