How to get from Union Station to Costa Mesa by bus?

From Union Station to Costa Mesa by bus

To get from Union Station to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the FLIXBUS 2017 bus from Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station to Irvine (Crawford Hall - University of California, Irvine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 79 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Jamboree-University station to Bristol-Red Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2017FLIXBUS 2017
Bus - 7979
Bus - 5757
Walk to Costa Mesa
Leaves from Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2017FLIXBUS 2017
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2017
    San Diego (Old Town-Flixbus)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine (Crawford Hall - University of California, Irvine)
    ID 0IR
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall
    ID 3667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Newport Transp Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbluff-Jamboree
    ID 4976
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jamboree-University
    ID 5000
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Brea Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bristol-Red Hill
    ID 1138
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Costa Mesa
    Walk to
    Costa Mesa
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union Station to Costa Mesa by bus and train

To get from Union Station 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 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 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5050
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 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 5
    ID 8365
    160 yd • 2 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
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Costa Mesa

The distance between Union Station, Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, Los Angeles is approximately 45.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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 Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
  • Union Station/Transit Plaza - Bay 2
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

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 Irvine-Mesa.

Bus stations close to Costa Mesa:

  • Irvine-Mesa
  • Red Hill-Clinton
  • Red Hill-Bristol

Related Routes

From Union Station to Costa Mesa by bus and train

To get from Union Station 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 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 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5050
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 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 5
    ID 8365
    160 yd • 2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Costa Mesa?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2017, Bus line 79, Bus line 57.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Costa Mesa?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 50, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Costa Mesa?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Station to Costa Mesa?

    The FLIXBUS 2017 bus line goes from Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) station near Union Station in Downtown, La to San Diego (Old Town-Flixbus) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Diego (Old Town-Flixbus) station near Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Costa Mesa by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown, La and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Station to get to Costa Mesa?

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2017 bus from the Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot) stop near Union Station in Downtown, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Station and Costa Mesa?

    Get off the bus at the San Diego (Old Town-Flixbus) stop, which is closest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

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