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How to get from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa by bus?

By bus

To get from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 87 bus from Alicia-Marketplace North station to Calle De LA Louisa-Health Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 83 bus and finally take the 57 bus from State College-Orange Center station to Bristol-Santa Ana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

129min$2.00
Bus - 8787
Bus - 8383
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Alicia-Marketplace North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aliso Viejo
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calle De LA Louisa-Health Center
    ID 3977
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Anaheim-State College
    ID 8350
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State College-Orange Center
    ID 5605
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Newport Transp Center
  • 8
    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 via 90, 70 and 57

To get from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 90 bus from Moulton-Avila station to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Bristol-Edinger station to Bristol-Santa Ana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

140min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9090
Bus - 7070
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Moulton-Avila

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moulton-Avila
    ID 4515
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
    ID 8380
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7
    ID 8379
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Sunset Beach - PCH and Warner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinger-Bristol
    ID 6227
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bristol-Edinger
    ID 6079
    170 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
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa

The distance between Aliso Viejo, Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, Los Angeles is approximately 32.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo is located at Aliso Viejo, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alicia / Marketplace.

Bus stations close to Aliso Viejo:

  • Alicia / Marketplace
  • Alicia-Marketplace North
  • Alicia-Marketplace South

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-Birch.

Bus stations close to Costa Mesa:

  • Bristol-Birch
  • Irvine-Mesa
  • Irvine-Bristol

Alternative route by bus via 90, 70 and 57

To get from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 90 bus from Moulton-Avila station to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Bristol-Edinger station to Bristol-Santa Ana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

140min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9090
Bus - 7070
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Moulton-Avila

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moulton-Avila
    ID 4515
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
    ID 8380
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7
    ID 8379
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Sunset Beach - PCH and Warner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinger-Bristol
    ID 6227
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bristol-Edinger
    ID 6079
    170 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
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 83, Bus line 57.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 90, Bus line 70, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aliso Viejo and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    The 87 bus line goes from Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura station near Aliso Viejo to Calle De LA Louisa-Health Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Calle De LA Louisa-Health Center station near Costa Mesa in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Aliso Viejo and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aliso Viejo to get to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Santa Margarita - Empresa and Aventura stop near Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aliso Viejo and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Calle De LA Louisa-Health Center stop, which is closest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa?

    The ride from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa costs $2.00.

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