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 State College-Katella station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 553 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 553553
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
    State College-Katella
    ID 0645
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella-State College
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Costa Mesa - South Coast Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artic - Dock 2
    ID 8362
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    120 yd • 2 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
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train via 57, 50 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

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 State College-Katella station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 5050
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
    State College-Katella
    ID 0645
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella-State College
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    The Village at Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artic - Dock 6
    ID 8366
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    200 yd • 3 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
    44 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 42.5 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train via 57, 50 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

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 State College-Katella station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 5050
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
    State College-Katella
    ID 0645
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella-State College
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    The Village at Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artic - Dock 6
    ID 8366
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    200 yd • 3 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
    44 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 115 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 553, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 50, 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 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 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 Brea Mall station, which is closest to Union Station in Downtown.

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