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Trains from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa

🚆 Traveling by train from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa is a convenient and efficient option. The journey covers a distance of 38.5 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes, with one transfer along the way. 🚌 The first step of the trip involves taking a bus towards San Diego from Union Station in Los Angeles. This leg of the journey lasts about 35 minutes and is operated by Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach. 🚌 The second step requires boarding a bus towards Costa Mesa - 18th and Newport from Fullerton. This segment of the trip takes around 59 minutes and is managed by the Orange County Transportation Authority.

Where to stay in Costa Mesa

There are over 34 hotels to stay in Costa Mesa. Prices range from $75 per night.

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  • There are two main companies that provide train routes from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa. The first route involves taking an Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach from Union Station in Los Angeles to Fullerton, followed by an Orange County Transportation Authority bus from Fullerton to Costa Mesa - 18th and Newport. The second option is to take a Pacific Surfliner train from Union Station in Los Angeles to Irvine, then transfer to an Orange County Transportation Authority bus to reach Costa Mesa. Both routes offer convenient connections and take around 2 hours 28 minutes to complete the journey covering a distance of 38.5 miles.
  • The fastest train route between Los Angeles and Costa Mesa involves taking the Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach from Union Station in Los Angeles to Fullerton, followed by transferring to an Orange County Transportation Authority bus to Costa Mesa - 18th and Newport. This route takes approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes to complete the journey covering a distance of 38.5 miles. While there is a transfer involved, this option offers a relatively quick and convenient way to travel between the two cities.
  • There is technically one train involved in the journey between Los Angeles and Costa Mesa. The trip begins with taking the Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach from Union Station in Los Angeles to Fullerton, where a transfer to an Orange County Transportation Authority bus is made to reach Costa Mesa - 18th and Newport. While there is a transfer from the bus to the final destination, the overall trip is considered a single train route connecting the two cities within approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes.
  • The first train option to travel from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa involves taking the Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach, with the earliest departure typically in the morning from Union Station. The last train of the day usually departs later in the afternoon or evening, providing travelers with a flexible schedule to make the journey. This train route includes a transfer to a bus towards Costa Mesa - 18th and Newport in Fullerton, allowing passengers to reach their final destination within approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes.
  • There are no direct train trips between Los Angeles and Costa Mesa. The route involves taking an Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach from Union Station in Los Angeles to Fullerton, then transferring to an Orange County Transportation Authority bus to reach Costa Mesa - 18th and Newport. This transfer journey provides passengers with a convenient and efficient way to travel the 38.5-mile distance within approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Will you be returning to Los Angeles by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Costa Mesa to Los Angeles

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