How to get from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa by bus and train?

Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa - Train Schedule

The PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa runs from 6:10 AM to 10:10 PM, with departures every 1 hr-3 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 3 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa by bus and train

To get from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 553 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Bristol-Macarthur station to Bristol-Santa Ana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Station - Metro Gold Line may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Costa Mesa on the Moovit app.

123min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 553553
Bus - 5757
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Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station - Metro Gold Line
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • 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
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 2
    ID 8362
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Costa Mesa - South Coast Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bristol-Macarthur
    ID 6089
    46 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
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa

The distance between Union Station - Metro Gold Line, Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, Los Angeles is approximately 43.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station - Metro Gold Line 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa

To check the bus and train schedule from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station - Metro Gold Line) and destination (Costa Mesa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 553, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct train between Union Station - Metro Gold Line and Costa Mesa?

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

  • Which train line goes from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station near Union Station - Metro Gold Line in Downtown to Artic - Dock 2 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Artic - Dock 2 station near Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Costa Mesa by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station - Metro Gold Line in Downtown and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Union Station - Metro Gold Line to get to Costa Mesa?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station near Union Station - Metro Gold Line in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Union Station - Metro Gold Line and Costa Mesa?

    Get off the train at the Artic - Dock 2 stop, which is closest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

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