There are 4 ways to get from Sylmar to Costa Mesa by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 39m$61–90Bus, line 43 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
- Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus 43
5h 38m$5–6Train, line 43 bus
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus 43
3h 46m$22–33Drive 60.1 mi
- Drive from Sylmar to Costa Mesacar 60.1 mi
1h 15m$10–15
Sylmar to Costa Mesa by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Costa Mesa is to bus and line 43 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Sylmar to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Hubbard / Glenoaks and arriving at Harbor-19Th via 5th / Hill and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Sylmar / San Fernando and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Sylmar and Costa Mesa is 67 miles. The road distance is 60.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sylmar to Costa Mesa without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Sylmar to Costa Mesa, including transfers.
Sylmar to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hubbard / Glenoaks station.
Sylmar to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Sylmar / San Fernando station.
The best way to get from Sylmar to Costa Mesa is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Costa Mesa via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Santa Ana in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Harbor-19Th via Spring / 7th, 5th / Hill, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Sylmar to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Spring / 7th station.
Sylmar to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to Costa Mesa is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Sylmar to Costa Mesa.
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