How to get from Costa Mesa to El Rio by bus?

From Costa Mesa to El Rio by bus

To get from Costa Mesa to El Rio in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 178 bus from Irvine-Bristol station to Campus-University Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2013 bus and finally take the 84 bus from Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) station to The Collection at Riverpark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 5 min.

365min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 178178
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - 8484
Walk to El Rio
Leaves from Irvine-Bristol

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irvine-Bristol
    ID 4991
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 178178
    Wait for bus
    178
    UC Irvine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3246
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irvine (Crawford Hall - University of California, Irvine)
    ID 0IR
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ventura Station
    ID UVN
    200 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Southbound Ventura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Collection at Riverpark
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Rio
    Walk to
    El Rio
    1.54 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Costa Mesa to El Rio

The distance between Costa Mesa, Los Angeles and El Rio, Los Angeles is approximately 120.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 365 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Costa Mesa to El Rio 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 El Rio, Los Angeles

El Rio is located at El Rio, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Simon & Cortez (Westbound).

Train stations close to El Rio:

  • East Ventura Metrolink Station
  • Oxnard

Bus stations close to El Rio:

  • Simon & Cortez (Westbound)
  • Simon & Cortez
  • Balboa & Salem (Northbound)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to El Rio?

    The fastest way takes 365 minutes, using Bus line 178, Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line 84.

  • Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and El Rio in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Costa Mesa to El Rio in Los Angeles?

    The 178 bus line goes from Irvine-Bristol station near Costa Mesa to UC Irvine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till UC Irvine station near El Rio in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Costa Mesa and El Rio in Los Angeles by bus is about 6 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 178 bus from the Irvine-Bristol stop near Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the UC Irvine stop, which is closest to El Rio in Los Angeles.