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How to Travel from

Palo Alto to Costa Mesa

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.64–$459.82

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$472.59

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 San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.34–$383.18
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 Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$574.77

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$76.64
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64

Bus operators

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Anaheim,
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$108.57

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from Harbor to Macarthur
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster,
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Costa Mesa is to bus via 1St-Centennial which costs $51.09 - $56.52 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Costa Mesa is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $195.65 - $521.74 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Oxford and arriving at Newport-19Th via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Bolsa-Magnolia and 1St-Centennial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Palo Alto and Costa Mesa is 584 km. The road distance is 635.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus via 1St-Centennial which takes 11h 45m and costs $51.09 - $56.52 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Palo Alto to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Costa Mesa?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Costa Mesa is to bus via 1St-Centennial which takes 11h 45m and costs $51.09 - $56.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $271.74 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Costa Mesa is 636 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Palo Alto 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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