How to get from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA by bus?

From Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA by bus

To get from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA in Costa Mesa, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 285 bus from Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S station to Beach Blvd and Gregory Ln S station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 143 bus and finally take the 47 bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 station to Fairview-Fair station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

165min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 285285
Bus - 143143
Bus - 4747
Walk to Costa Mesa, CA
Leaves from Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S
    ID 2685
    0.98 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    South: LA Habra
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Blvd and Gregory Ln S
    ID 838
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach-Gregory
    ID 4310
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    Brea Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4
    ID 1963
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6
    ID 8442
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Newport Beach - Balboa and 23rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairview-Fair
    ID 1188
    71 min
  • 10
    Walk to Costa Mesa, CA
    Walk to
    Costa Mesa, CA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA by bus via 285, 143 and 43

To get from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA in Costa Mesa, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 285 bus from Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S station to Beach Blvd and Gregory Ln S station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 143 bus and finally take the 43 bus from Harbor-Union station to Harbor-Fair station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

187min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 285285
Bus - 143143
Bus - 4343
Walk to Costa Mesa, CA
Leaves from Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S
    ID 2685
    0.98 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    South: LA Habra
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Blvd and Gregory Ln S
    ID 838
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach-Gregory
    ID 4310
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    Brea Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor-Union
    ID 1831
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Costa Mesa - 18th and Newport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor-Fair
    ID 1218
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Costa Mesa, CA
    Walk to
    Costa Mesa, CA
    0.99 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA
The distance between Whittier/Ocean View, Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa, CA, Costa Mesa is approximately 27.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Costa Mesa – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Whittier/Ocean View

Whittier/Ocean View is located at Whittier/Ocean View, Costa Mesa and the nearest public transit station is Whittier/Ocean View.

Bus stations close to Whittier/Ocean View:

  • Whittier/Ocean View
  • Whittier/Gunn
  • Whittier/Strub
Public transit stations close to Costa Mesa, CA, Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, CA is located at Costa Mesa, CA, Costa Mesa and the nearest public transit station is Fairview-Fair.

Bus stations close to Costa Mesa, CA:

  • Fairview-Fair
  • Fair-Fairview
  • Fairview-Merrimac
Related Routes

Alternative route from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA by bus via 285, 143 and 43

To get from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA in Costa Mesa, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 285 bus from Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S station to Beach Blvd and Gregory Ln S station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 143 bus and finally take the 43 bus from Harbor-Union station to Harbor-Fair station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

187min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 285285
Bus - 143143
Bus - 4343
Walk to Costa Mesa, CA
Leaves from Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S
    ID 2685
    0.98 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    South: LA Habra
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Blvd and Gregory Ln S
    ID 838
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach-Gregory
    ID 4310
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    Brea Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor-Union
    ID 1831
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Costa Mesa - 18th and Newport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor-Fair
    ID 1218
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Costa Mesa, CA
    Walk to
    Costa Mesa, CA
    0.99 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 285, Bus line 143, Bus line 47.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA?

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 285, Bus line 143, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct bus between Whittier/Ocean View and Costa Mesa, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA?

    The 285 bus line goes from Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S station near Whittier/Ocean View in Whittier to South: LA Habra station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South: LA Habra station near Costa Mesa, CA in Costa Mesa.

  • How long does it take to travel from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Whittier/Ocean View in Whittier and Costa Mesa, CA in Costa Mesa by bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Whittier/Ocean View to get to Costa Mesa, CA?

    Get on the 285 bus from the Whittier Blvd and Cole Dr S stop near Whittier/Ocean View in Whittier.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Whittier/Ocean View and Costa Mesa, CA?

    Get off the bus at the South: LA Habra stop, which is closest to Costa Mesa, CA in Costa Mesa.

  • How much is the bus fare from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA?

    The ride from Whittier/Ocean View to Costa Mesa, CA costs $2.25.

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