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Costa Mesa to Palo Alto

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6 h 40 min
636 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto

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Cheapest
By car (636 km)
6 h 40 min
636 km.
from $34
Fastest
Plane from Costa Mesa (John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana) to Palo Alto (San Francisco International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 40 min
636 km.
from $8.30
Bus, Plane (Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport)
2 h 32 min
568 km.
from $141.47
Train
12 h 45 min
568 km.
from $222.76
Bus, Plane (Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
2 h 36 min
568 km.
from $183.21
Bus, Plane (Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
2 h 48 min
568 km.
from $258.32
Bus, Plane (Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport)
4 h 12 min
568 km.
from $186.25

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$280.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.59

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.28
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.48–$7.01

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$76.43
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$178.34
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43

Bus operators

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Anaheim, CA - 1440 S Anaheim Blvd to 1642
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$108.28

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Westminster, CA to San
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.59

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto is to bus via Newport-Bryan which costs $51.09 - $56.52 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 32m and costs $97.83 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Newport-Broadway and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via Newport-Bryan, Westminster, CA and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Palo Alto is 641 km. The road distance is 636.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto without a car is to bus via Newport-Bryan which takes 11h 40m and costs $51.09 - $56.52 .

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Palo Alto bus from?

Costa Mesa to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Westminster, CA station.

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto is to bus via Newport-Bryan which takes 11h 40m and costs $51.09 - $56.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $271.74 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

What is the time difference between Costa Mesa and Palo Alto?

It is currently 04:18 at both, Costa Mesa and Palo Alto.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Palo Alto is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Costa Mesa to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 588+ hotels available in Palo Alto. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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