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, La, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Bristol-Red Hill station to Bristol-Edinger station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Tustin Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

119min$12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 7070
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
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-Edinger
    ID 6046
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinger-Bristol
    ID 6199
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 7
    ID 8379
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #609| L.A. Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Union Station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train via 71, 72 and ORANGE COUNTY LINE

To get from Costa Mesa to Union Station in Downtown, La, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 71 bus from Red Hill-Bristol station to Red Hill-Warner station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Tustin Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

139min$12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7272
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
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-Warner
    ID 7262
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warner-Red Hill
    ID 8543
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3
    ID 7906
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #609| L.A. Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Union Station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    60 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, La and Union Station, Downtown, La is approximately 49.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 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, La – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa is located at Costa Mesa, Downtown, La 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 Union Station, Downtown, La

Union Station is located at Union Station, Downtown, La and the nearest public transit station is Vignes / Cesar E Chavez.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Union Station:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Vignes / Cesar E Chavez
  • Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
  • Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion

Related Routes

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train via 71, 72 and ORANGE COUNTY LINE

To get from Costa Mesa to Union Station in Downtown, La, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 71 bus from Red Hill-Bristol station to Red Hill-Warner station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Tustin Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

139min$12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7272
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
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-Warner
    ID 7262
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warner-Red Hill
    ID 8543
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3
    ID 7906
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #609| L.A. Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Union Station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 70, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 72, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE.

  • 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 59 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 Brea Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brea Mall station near Union Station in Downtown, La.

  • 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, La by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 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 Brea Mall station, which is closest to Union Station in Downtown, La.

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

    The ride from Costa Mesa to Union Station costs $12.00.