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

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 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Costa Mesa on the Moovit app.

111min
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
    140 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
    4 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
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Station to Costa Mesa by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 862 and 57

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 Santa Ana Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 862 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Bristol-Civic Center station to Bristol-Santa Ana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Costa Mesa on the Moovit app.

111min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 862862
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
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Santa Ana - Civic Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Flower
    ID 6134
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bristol-Civic Center
    ID 6071
    880 yd • 11 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
    29 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 42.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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 to Costa Mesa

To check the bus and train schedule from Union Station to Costa Mesa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Costa Mesa by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 862 and 57

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 Santa Ana Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 862 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Bristol-Civic Center station to Bristol-Santa Ana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Costa Mesa on the Moovit app.

111min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 862862
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
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Santa Ana - Civic Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Flower
    ID 6134
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bristol-Civic Center
    ID 6071
    880 yd • 11 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
    29 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 111 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 50, Bus line 57.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 862, Bus line 57.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Costa Mesa in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the San Diego station near Union Station in Downtown.

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

    Get off the train at the Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station stop, which is closest to Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

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