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Four ways to Travel from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa

Composite routes from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa

Cheapest
3 h 30 min
Car
317 km.
from $17
Other
8 h 45 min
273 km.
from $50.09
9 h 40 min
Bus, Train
272 km.
from $113.04

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.89–$127.57

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.65–$9.57

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.76–$57.41

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

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$95.68–$121.19

Santa Maria Area Transit

Phone:
+1 805.928.5624
Email:
Website:
cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/department-of-public-works/santa-maria-regional-transit-5008
Bus from Transit Center to Santa
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.66–$1.85

LAX FlyAway

Phone:
+1 866-435-9529
Website:
flylax.com/flyaway-bus
Bus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Union
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.25

Airlines

Clean Air Express

Phone:
(805) 692-1902
Email:
Website:
cleanairexpress.com/
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa is to bus and line 43 bus which costs $18.48 - $65.22 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria Transit Center and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Hollister & Kellogg, Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Santa Maria and Costa Mesa is 403 km. The road distance is 336.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Costa Mesa bus from?

Santa Maria to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs $18.48 - $65.22 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Santa Maria to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Santa Maria to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Hollister at Kellogg station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Costa Mesa is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Santa Maria 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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