How to get from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train?

From Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train

To get from Costa Mesa to Union Station in Downtown, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Bristol-Red Hill station to Bristol-Santa Ana station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 862 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Ana Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Costa Mesa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union Station on the Moovit app.

115min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 862862
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Leaves from Bristol-Red Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bristol-Red Hill
    ID 1138
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Brea Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bristol-Santa Ana
    ID 6053
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th-Coach Dick Hill
    ID 8615
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Santa Ana - Civic Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to train station Union Station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Costa Mesa to Union Station

The distance between Costa Mesa, Downtown and Union Station, Downtown is approximately 43.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downtown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Costa Mesa to Union Station

To check the bus and train schedule from Costa Mesa to Union Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Costa Mesa) and destination (Union Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 862, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Union Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Costa Mesa to Union Station?

    The 57 bus line goes from Bristol-Red Hill station near Costa Mesa in Los Angeles to Bristol-Santa Ana station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bristol-Santa Ana station near Union Station in Downtown.

  • How long does it take to travel from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Costa Mesa in Los Angeles and Union Station in Downtown by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Costa Mesa to get to Union Station?

    Get on the 57 bus from the Bristol-Red Hill stop near Costa Mesa in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Costa Mesa and Union Station?

    Get off the bus at the Bristol-Santa Ana station, which is closest to Union Station in Downtown.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Costa Mesa to Union Station?

    The ride from Costa Mesa to Union Station costs $2.00.

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