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 The City-Justice Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the OC LINE train from Fullerton Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

134min$10.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 4747
Train - OC LINE
OC 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
    The City-Justice Center
    ID 5601
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Fullerton Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6
    ID 8442
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #609| L.A. Union Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station Union Station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train via 57, 72 and OC LINE

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-Warner station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the OC LINE train from Tustin Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

134min$12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 7272
Train - OC LINE
OC 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-Warner
    ID 6042
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warner and Bristol
    ID 6749
    130 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
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC 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 and Union Station, Downtown is approximately 41.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 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.

Public transit stations close to Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa is located at Costa Mesa, Downtown and the nearest public transit station is Red Hill-Bristol.

Bus stations close to Costa Mesa:

  • Red Hill-Bristol
  • Bristol-Red Hill
  • Bristol-Santa Ana

Public transit stations close to Union Station, Downtown

Union Station is located at Union Station, Downtown and the nearest public transit station is Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion.

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:

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

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Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train via 57, 72 and OC LINE

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-Warner station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the OC LINE train from Tustin Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

134min$12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 7272
Train - OC LINE
OC 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-Warner
    ID 6042
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warner and Bristol
    ID 6749
    130 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
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC 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 134 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 47, Train line OC LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 72, Train line OC 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 2 hr 14 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.

  • 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 2 hr 14 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.

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

    The ride from Costa Mesa to Union Station costs $10.50.

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