There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Costa Mesa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SEA - LGB
5h 23m$141–381Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SEA - SNA
7h 4m$140–420Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
32h 8m$172–338Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
38h 21m$394–853Drive 1,173.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Costa Mesacar 1,173.1 mi
19h 56m$215–310Fly Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PAE - SNA
6h 38m$202–932
Seattle to Costa Mesa by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Costa Mesa is to bus which costs $170 - $340 and takes 32h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Sacramento Bus Station, Artic - Dock 5 and Harbor-Katella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Costa Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 21m.
The distance between Seattle and Costa Mesa is 1008 miles. The road distance is 1179.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 32h 8m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Seattle to Costa Mesa, including transfers.
Seattle to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 32h 8m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $900 and takes 38h 21m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Harbor-19Th via Sacramento Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor, and Harbor-Katella in around 32h 8m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Costa Mesa is 1180 miles. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Seattle to Costa Mesa.
There are 1517+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.