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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Costa Mesa is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Costa Mesa is to bus and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $180 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Harbor-19Th via San Bernardino and Harbor-Katella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Anaheim via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Tucson to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Tucson and Costa Mesa is 439 miles. The road distance is 480.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus via San Bernardino which takes 11h 47m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Tucson to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

Tucson to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Costa Mesa train from?

Tucson to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Tucson to Costa Mesa?

The best way to get from Tucson to Costa Mesa is to bus via San Bernardino which takes 11h 47m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Tucson to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Tucson to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the Tucson to Costa Mesa train arrive?

Tucson to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Costa Mesa is 480 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Tucson to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1523+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Tucson to Costa Mesa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 76 bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Tucson to Costa Mesa by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TUS - SNA
2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus
3. Take the bus from Harbor And Macarthur to Newport-18Thbus
5h 20m
$79–454
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
11h 47m
$74–122
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 18m
$174–348
Drive 477.4 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Costa Mesacar 477.4 mi
7h 45m
$88–126
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
4h 39m
$180–481
Bus to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
6h 14m
$249–740
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train, line 650 bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 7 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus
7h 5m
$518–1,135
Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain
7h 39m
$470–862
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Anaheim-Cerritosbus El Paso
17h 8m
$77–112

Tucson to Costa Mesa by bus

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Distance: 436.3 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Tucson to Harbor-19Th via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, and Harbor-Katella in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 7 in around 13h 18m.

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