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Costa Mesa to San Diego

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Schedule

Costa Mesa → San Diego

12:58
Costa Mesa (California, United States of America)
Costa Mesa - Orange - Irwin - Oceanside - San Diego 5 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 58 min
16:56
San Diego (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Costa Mesa - San Diego
Start
Walk to Harbor-Bernard, Duration: 6 min
13:04
Harbor-Bernard
Duration: 20 min
13:24
Harbor-Edinger
Fullerton - Costa Mesa
Walk to Edinger-Harbor, Duration: 2 min
13:38
Edinger-Harbor
Duration: 30 min
14:08
Tustin Station
Sunset Beach - Tustin Station
Walk to Tustin, Duration: 0 sec
14:15
Tustin
Duration: 1 hours 9 min
15:24
Oceanside Transportation Center
Metrolink Inland Empire-Orange County Line
Walk to Oceanside Transit Center, Duration: 5 min
15:36
Oceanside Transit Center
Duration: 1 hours 1 min
16:37
Santa Fe Depot
Coaster
Walk to Broadway & Kettner Bl, Duration: 3 min
16:48
Broadway & Kettner Bl
Duration: 7 min
16:55
Broadway & 8th Av
Airport/Downtown Shuttle
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
12:58
Costa Mesa (California, United States of America)
Costa Mesa - Orange - Irwin - Oceanside - San Diego 5 transfers
Duration: 4 hours
16:58
San Diego (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Costa Mesa - San Diego
Start
Walk to Harbor-Bernard, Duration: 6 min
13:04
Harbor-Bernard
Duration: 20 min
13:24
Harbor-Edinger
Fullerton - Costa Mesa
Walk to Edinger-Harbor, Duration: 2 min
13:38
Edinger-Harbor
Duration: 30 min
14:08
Tustin Station
Sunset Beach - Tustin Station
Walk to Tustin, Duration: 0 sec
14:15
Tustin
Duration: 1 hours 9 min
15:24
Oceanside Transportation Center
Metrolink Inland Empire-Orange County Line
Walk to Oceanside Transit Center, Duration: 5 min
15:36
Oceanside Transit Center
Duration: 1 hours 1 min
16:37
Santa Fe Depot
Coaster
Walk to Santa Fe Depot, Duration: 1 min
16:49
Santa Fe Depot
Duration: 5 min
16:54
Broadway & 5th Av
Mid-City Rapid
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
13:35
Costa Mesa (California, United States of America)
Costa Mesa - Anaheim - Irwin - San Diego 4 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 44 min
17:19
San Diego (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Costa Mesa - San Diego
Start
Walk to Harbor-Bernard, Duration: 6 min
13:41
Harbor-Bernard
Duration: 31 min
14:12
Harbor-Westminster
Fullerton - Costa Mesa
Walk to Westminster-Harbor, Duration: 1 min
14:22
Westminster-Harbor
Duration: 20 min
14:42
The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 10
Rapid Long Beach - Santa Ana
Walk to Santa Ana, Duration: 1 min
15:01
Santa Ana
Duration: 2 hours 3 min
17:04
San Diego Santa Fe Depot
Pacific Surfliner
Walk to Santa Fe Depot, Duration: 1 min
17:10
Santa Fe Depot
Duration: 5 min
17:15
Broadway & 5th Av
Downtown - Escondido Transit Center
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
13:35
Costa Mesa (California, United States of America)
Costa Mesa - Anaheim - Irwin - San Diego 4 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 51 min
17:26
San Diego (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Costa Mesa - San Diego
Start
Walk to Harbor-Bernard, Duration: 6 min
13:41
Harbor-Bernard
Duration: 31 min
14:12
Harbor-Westminster
Fullerton - Costa Mesa
Walk to Westminster-Harbor, Duration: 1 min
14:22
Westminster-Harbor
Duration: 20 min
14:42
The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 10
Rapid Long Beach - Santa Ana
Walk to Santa Ana, Duration: 1 min
15:01
Santa Ana
Duration: 2 hours 3 min
17:04
San Diego Santa Fe Depot
Pacific Surfliner
Walk to Broadway & Kettner Bl, Duration: 3 min
17:18
Broadway & Kettner Bl
Duration: 7 min
17:25
Broadway & 8th Av
Airport/Downtown Shuttle
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
14:35
Costa Mesa (California, United States of America)
Costa Mesa - Anaheim - Irwin - San Diego 4 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 46 min
18:21
San Diego (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Costa Mesa - San Diego
Start
Walk to Harbor-Bernard, Duration: 6 min
14:41
Harbor-Bernard
Duration: 31 min
15:12
Harbor-Westminster
Fullerton - Costa Mesa
Walk to Westminster-Harbor, Duration: 1 min
15:22
Westminster-Harbor
Duration: 24 min
15:46
The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 10
Rapid Long Beach - Santa Ana
Walk to Santa Ana, Duration: 1 min
16:01
Santa Ana
Duration: 2 hours 3 min
18:04
San Diego Santa Fe Depot
Pacific Surfliner
Walk to Santa Fe Depot, Duration: 1 min
18:12
Santa Fe Depot
Duration: 5 min
18:17
Broadway & 5th Av
Mid-City Rapid
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
14:36
Costa Mesa (California, United States of America)
Costa Mesa - Irwin - Orange - San Diego 5 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 45 min
18:21
San Diego (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Costa Mesa - San Diego
Start
Walk to Harbor-Bernard, Duration: 6 min
14:42
Harbor-Bernard
Duration: 33 min
15:15
Main-MacArthur
Santa Ana - Newport Beach
Transfer in Irwin, 4 min
15:19
Main-MacArthur
Duration: 15 min
15:34
Main-10th
Anaheim - Irvine
Walk to Main-10th, Duration: 1 min
15:47
Main-10th
Duration: 5 min
15:52
Santa Ana & Santiago
Fullerton - Laguna Hills
Walk to Santa Ana, Duration: 2 min
16:01
Santa Ana
Duration: 2 hours 3 min
18:04
San Diego Santa Fe Depot
Pacific Surfliner
Walk to Santa Fe Depot, Duration: 1 min
18:12
Santa Fe Depot
Duration: 5 min
18:17
Broadway & 5th Av
Mid-City Rapid
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish

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Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$89.17

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$52.23

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$47.13

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Th
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego is to drive which costs $15.22 - $22.83 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15.22 - $22.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at San Diego via Flower-6Th and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

The distance between Costa Mesa and San Diego is 165 km. The road distance is 142 km.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $46.74 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to San Diego bus from?

Costa Mesa to San Diego bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Bernard station.

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $46.74 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus, which costs $17.39 - $44.57 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to San Diego bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to San Diego bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Flower-6Th station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to San Diego is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Costa Mesa to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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