What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Santee to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at 19Th-Harbor via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1 and Flower-6Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Santee to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Santee and Costa Mesa is 123 miles. The road distance is 87.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santee to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus and line 55 bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $21 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Santee to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Santee to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Costa Mesa bus from?

Santee to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santee to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Santee to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Santee to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Costa Mesa is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Santee to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1523+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Santee to Costa Mesa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 55 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 55 bus
best
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 15m
$22–60
Drive 87 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santee to Costa Mesacar 87 mi
1h 44m
$16–23
Train, line 55 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
5h 27m
$36–94
Line 215 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 215
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 32m
$34–52

Santee to Costa Mesa by tram and bus

28Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.9 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to 19Th-Harbor via El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 5h 15m.

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