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San Jose to Costa Mesa

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Seven ways to Travel from San Jose to Costa Mesa

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Cheapest
By car (611 km)
6 h 23 min
611 km.
from $33
Fastest
Plane from San Jose (Metropolitan Oakland International Airport) to Costa Mesa (John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 23 min
611 km.
from $7.97
Train
12 h 46 min
546 km.
from $215.24
Bus, Plane (Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County)
4 h 26 min
545 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
6 h 19 min
545 km.
from $139.40
Bus via Gilroy
11 h 46 min
546 km.
from $79.09

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:
$53.58–$280.65

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.69–$178.60

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

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:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14

Train operators

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:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$76.54

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Gilroy to Anaheim,
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$102.05

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Ave to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

OCTA

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

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Costa Mesa is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $59.78 - $70.65 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at 19Th-Harbor via Artic - Dock 2 and Bristol-Sunflower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from San Jose to Costa Mesa?

The distance between San Jose and Costa Mesa is 557 km. The road distance is 611.1 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 9h 49m and costs $27.17 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from San Jose to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

San Jose to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Train, bus or fly from San Jose to Costa Mesa?

The best way to get from San Jose to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $173.91 and takes 9h 49m, you could also train, which costs $81.52 - $260.87 and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the San Jose to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Costa Mesa is 611 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from San Jose 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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