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Monterey to Costa Mesa

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Six ways to Travel from Monterey to Costa Mesa

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Cheapest
By car (579 km)
6 h 11 min
579 km.
from $31
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Rideshare
6 h 11 min
579 km.
from $7.55
Train
12 h 59 min
488 km.
from $208.39
Bus, Plane (Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
6 h 30 min
487 km.
from $280.95
Bus, Plane (Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport)
7 h 20 min
487 km.
from $339.11

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.65–$281.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$472.59
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.23–$766.36

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.45–$957.95

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$498.13
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$434.27
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$498.13

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.98–$166.04
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$76.64
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.88–$8.30

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.75–$70.25

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.93–$108.57

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Gilroy to Anaheim,
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$102.18

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Th
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Costa Mesa is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $31.52 - $97.83 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Costa Mesa is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $239.13 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Salinas Train Station, Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Monterey to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Monterey and Costa Mesa is 680 km. The road distance is 579.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 41m and costs $31.52 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Monterey to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

Monterey to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train or bus from Monterey to Costa Mesa?

The best way to get from Monterey to Costa Mesa is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 41m and costs $31.52 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $81.52 - $260.87 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Monterey to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Monterey to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Costa Mesa is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Monterey to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Costa Mesa. Prices start at $66.33 per night.
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