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

Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train via 71, 70 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 71 bus from Red Hill-Bristol station to Red Hill-Edinger station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 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 1 hr 50 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.

110min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7070
Train - OC LINE
OC 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-Edinger
    ID 7266
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinger-Red Hill
    ID 7189
    180 yd • 3 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
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    ID 156
    40 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 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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Alternative route from Costa Mesa to Union Station by bus and train via 71, 70 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 71 bus from Red Hill-Bristol station to Red Hill-Edinger station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 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 1 hr 50 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.

110min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7070
Train - OC LINE
OC 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-Edinger
    ID 7266
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinger-Red Hill
    ID 7189
    180 yd • 3 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
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    ID 156
    40 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 115 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 862, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 70, 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 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.

  • 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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