How to get from Costa Mesa to Gardena by bus?

From Costa Mesa to Gardena by bus

To get from Costa Mesa to Gardena 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 METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 178178
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Walk to Gardena
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
    17 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
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gardena
    Walk to
    Gardena
    0.98 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Gardena by bus via 178, FLIXBUS 2013 and 4X

To get from Costa Mesa to Gardena 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 4X bus from Alameda St at Los Angeles St station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 12) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 178178
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - 4X4X
Walk to Gardena
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
    17 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
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda St at Los Angeles St
    ID 764173
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4X4X
    Wait for bus
    4X
    Torrance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 12)
    ID 167012
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gardena
    Walk to
    Gardena
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Costa Mesa to Gardena

The distance between Costa Mesa, Los Angeles and Gardena, Los Angeles is approximately 64.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Costa Mesa to Gardena 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 Gardena, Los Angeles

Gardena is located at Gardena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Vermont Ave & Alondra Bl.

Bus stations close to Gardena:

  • Vermont Ave & Alondra Bl
  • Vermont and Gardena Blvd
  • Gardena Bl & Hoover St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Gardena by bus via 178, FLIXBUS 2013 and 4X

To get from Costa Mesa to Gardena 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 4X bus from Alameda St at Los Angeles St station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 12) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 178178
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - 4X4X
Walk to Gardena
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
    17 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
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
    ID ULA
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda St at Los Angeles St
    ID 764173
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4X4X
    Wait for bus
    4X
    Torrance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 12)
    ID 167012
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gardena
    Walk to
    Gardena
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line 178, Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950.

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

    The alternative route takes 207 minutes, using Bus line 178, Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line 4X.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Costa Mesa to Gardena 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 Gardena in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Costa Mesa and Gardena in Los Angeles by bus is about 3 hr 14 min.

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

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

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