There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Costa Mesa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
4h 39m$153–448Fly 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
6h 16m$137–407Bus (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
31h 48m$224–339Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
38h 21m$772–1,185Drive 1,173.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Costa Mesacar 1,173.1 mi
19h 56m$201–290Fly 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 34m$181–882
Seattle to Costa Mesa by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Costa Mesa is to fly which costs $130 - $410 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $150 - $450.
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 31h 48m.
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 1006 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 31h 48m and costs $220 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 4h 39m and costs $150 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 31h 48m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,200 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) every 4 hours. 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 31h 48m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–440
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $140–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
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 1503+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.