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How to get fromSolana Beach to Costa Mesaby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Solana Beach to Costa Mesa by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus, line 688 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus bus 688
    2h 40m
    $22–30

  2. Drive 63.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Costa Mesacar car 63.6 mi
    1h 20m
    $12–17

  3. Train, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus bus 55
    3h 2m
    $26–48

Solana Beach to Costa Mesa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Irvine and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 2h 40m.

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