How to get from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 57 bus from State College-Katella station to Bristol-Santa Ana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 10 min.

310min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5050
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    235 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 5
    ID 8365
    160 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Katella-State College
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State College-Katella
    ID 0682
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Newport Transp Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bristol-Santa Ana
    Ride to bus station
    Bristol-Santa Ana
    ID 5216
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 59 and 71

To get from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Santa Ana Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 bus and finally take the 71 bus from Red Hill-Dyer station to Bristol-Red Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 38 min.

338min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Bus - 7171
Walk to Costa Mesa
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    247 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Tustin - the District
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barranca-Red Hill
    ID 3194
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Hill-Dyer
    ID 6644
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Newport Beach - Hoag Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bristol-Red Hill
    ID 1138
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Costa Mesa
    Walk to
    Costa Mesa
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, Los Angeles is approximately 146.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 310 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

Public transit stations close to Costa Mesa, Los Angeles

Costa Mesa is located at Costa Mesa, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Bristol-Santa Ana.

Bus stations close to Costa Mesa:

  • Bristol-Santa Ana
  • Red Hill-Bristol
  • Bristol-Red Hill

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 59 and 71

To get from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Santa Ana Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 bus and finally take the 71 bus from Red Hill-Dyer station to Bristol-Red Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 38 min.

338min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Bus - 7171
Walk to Costa Mesa
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    247 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Tustin - the District
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barranca-Red Hill
    ID 3194
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Hill-Dyer
    ID 6644
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Newport Beach - Hoag Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bristol-Red Hill
    ID 1138
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Costa Mesa
    Walk to
    Costa Mesa
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 310 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 50, Bus line 57.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa?

    The alternative route takes 338 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59, Bus line 71.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Diego station near Costa Mesa in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 5 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Barbara to get to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Barbara and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    Get off the train at the San Diego stop, which is closest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

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