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How to get from Costa Mesa to Dana Point by bus?

From Costa Mesa to Dana Point by bus

To get from Costa Mesa to Dana Point in Los Angeles, take the 57 bus from Bristol-Santa Ana station to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3 station. Next, take the 1 bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 station to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

101min$2.00
Bus - 5757
Bus - 11
Leaves from Bristol-Santa Ana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Costa Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Newport Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3
    ID 5104
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6
    ID 5107
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
    Ride to bus station
    Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
    ID 1569
    69 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Dana Point by bus via 71, 66 and 90

To get from Costa Mesa to Dana Point in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 71 bus from Red Hill-Bristol station to Red Hill-Walnut station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 90 bus from Irvine Center-Jeffrey station to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

147min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 6666
Bus - 9090
Leaves from Red Hill-Bristol

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Hill-Bristol
    ID 1314
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Placentia - Rose and Yorba Linda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Red Hill-Walnut
    ID 7268
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut-Red Hill
    ID 7296
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Irvine Valley College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Center-Jeffrey
    ID 3369
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Dana Point Harbor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
    Ride to bus station
    Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
    ID 1569
    83 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Costa Mesa to Dana Point

The distance between Costa Mesa, Los Angeles and Dana Point, Los Angeles is approximately 20.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Costa Mesa to Dana Point 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 Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa is located at Costa Mesa, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Bristol-Santa Ana.

Bus stations close to Costa Mesa:

  • Bristol-Santa Ana
  • Red Hill-Bristol
  • Bristol-Red Hill

Public transit stations close to Dana Point, Los Angeles

Dana Point is located at Dana Point, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Coast-Alcazar.

Train stations close to Dana Point:

  • San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St

Bus stations close to Dana Point:

  • Pacific Coast-Alcazar
  • Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
  • Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern

Ferry stations close to Dana Point:

  • Dana Point Port Catalina Express

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Dana Point by bus via 71, 66 and 90

To get from Costa Mesa to Dana Point in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 71 bus from Red Hill-Bristol station to Red Hill-Walnut station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 90 bus from Irvine Center-Jeffrey station to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

147min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 6666
Bus - 9090
Leaves from Red Hill-Bristol

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Hill-Bristol
    ID 1314
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Placentia - Rose and Yorba Linda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Red Hill-Walnut
    ID 7268
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut-Red Hill
    ID 7296
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Irvine Valley College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Center-Jeffrey
    ID 3369
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Dana Point Harbor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
    Ride to bus station
    Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast
    ID 1569
    83 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Dana Point?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Costa Mesa to Dana Point?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 66, Bus line 90.

  • Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Dana Point in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Costa Mesa to Dana Point in Los Angeles?

    The 57 bus line goes from Newport Transp Center station near Costa Mesa to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3 station near Dana Point in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Costa Mesa and Dana Point in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 57 bus from the Newport Transp Center stop near Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3 stop, which is closest to Dana Point in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Costa Mesa to Dana Point?

    The ride from Costa Mesa to Dana Point costs $2.00.