How to get from Costa Mesa to Lawndale by bus?

From Costa Mesa to Lawndale by bus

To get from Costa Mesa to Lawndale 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 40 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station to Hawthorne / Rosecrans station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 178178
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - 4040
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
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hawthorne / Rosecrans
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorne / Rosecrans
    107 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Lawndale by bus via 178, FLIXBUS 2013 and CE438B

To get from Costa Mesa to Lawndale 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 CE438B bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2 station to Marine / Redondo Beach Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 178178
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - CE438BCE438B
Walk to Lawndale
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
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - CE438BCE438B
    Wait for bus
    CE438B
    Southbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marine / Redondo Beach Station
    ID 19149
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lawndale
    Walk to
    Lawndale
    1.44 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Costa Mesa to Lawndale

The distance between Costa Mesa, Los Angeles and Lawndale, Los Angeles is approximately 64.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 233 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Costa Mesa to Lawndale 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-Clinton
  • Red Hill-Kalmus

Public transit stations close to Lawndale, Los Angeles

Lawndale is located at Lawndale, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Rosecrans / Hawthorne.

Bus stations close to Lawndale:

  • Rosecrans / Hawthorne
  • Hawthorne Blvd & Rosecrans Ave (Southbound)
  • Hawthorne Blvd & Rosecrans Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Lawndale by bus via 178, FLIXBUS 2013 and CE438B

To get from Costa Mesa to Lawndale 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 CE438B bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2 station to Marine / Redondo Beach Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 178178
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - CE438BCE438B
Walk to Lawndale
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
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - CE438BCE438B
    Wait for bus
    CE438B
    Southbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marine / Redondo Beach Station
    ID 19149
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lawndale
    Walk to
    Lawndale
    1.44 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line 178, Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line 40.

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

    The alternative route takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 178, Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line CE438B.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 53 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Costa Mesa and Lawndale in Los Angeles by bus is about 3 hr 53 min.

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

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

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