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How to Travel from

San Mateo to Costa Mesa

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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:
$53.58–$280.65

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:
$76.54–$459.25

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–$472.00

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 Oakland International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
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

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

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 Embarcadero to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11

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:
$57.67

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from King St & 4th St to Metro
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Costa Mesa is to bus which costs $52.17 - $65.22 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Costa Mesa is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $195.65 - $521.74 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Newport-19Th via Palo Alto Transit Center, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Bolsa-Magnolia and 1St-Centennial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Costa Mesa?

The distance between San Mateo and Costa Mesa is 607 km. The road distance is 657.4 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Costa Mesa without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $35.87 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from San Mateo to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from San Mateo to Costa Mesa?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Costa Mesa is to Caltrain and train which takes 14h 34m and costs $86.96 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $52.17 - $65.22 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the San Mateo to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Mateo to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Costa Mesa is 657 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from San Mateo 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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