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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Costa Mesa

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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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:
$52.30–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

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:
$82.92–$446.49

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$523.03

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$586.82
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$114.81–$395.46
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$523.03
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

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:
$49.75–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.84

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.89–$216.87

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.55–$127.57

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 Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Costa Mesa is to night bus which costs $35.87 - $119.57 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Costa Mesa is to BART and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $184.78 - $597.83 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at 19Th-Harbor via Artic - Dock 2 and Bristol-Sunflower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Costa Mesa?

The distance between San Francisco and Costa Mesa is 627 km. The road distance is 676.8 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Costa Mesa without a car is to BART and bus which takes 10h 59m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from San Francisco to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Costa Mesa?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Costa Mesa is to Caltrain and train which takes 16h 2m and costs $59.78 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $184.78 and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the San Francisco to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

San Francisco to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Costa Mesa is 677 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from San Francisco to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1069+ hotels available in Costa Mesa. Prices start at $64.27 per night.
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