What is the cheapest way to get from Universal City to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Universal City to Costa Mesa is to bus and line 43 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Universal City to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Universal City to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Universal City and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Universal City to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Flower / 7th and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Universal City to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Universal City and Costa Mesa is 54 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Universal City to Costa Mesa without a car is to subway and train and line 650 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $12 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Universal City to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Universal City to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Universal City to Costa Mesa bus from?

Universal City to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Flower / 7th station.

Where does the Universal City to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Universal City to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Disneyland Employee's Entrance station.

Can I drive from Universal City to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Universal City to Costa Mesa is 48 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Universal City to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Universal City to Costa Mesa - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal City to Costa Mesa by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train, line 650 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 7 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus 650
3h 27m
$13–24
Bus, line 43 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor-19Thbus 43
3h 43m
$5–6
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain OC Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus 43
3h 40m
$11–15
Drive 47.3 mi
1. Drive from Universal City to Costa Mesacar 47.3 mi
59 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Universal City to Costa Mesataxi 47.3 mi
59 min
$180–230

Universal City to Costa Mesa by subway, train, and bus

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.9 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Universal City, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Harbor-19Th via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Flower / 7th, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 3h 43m.

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