The cheapest and fastest trains from San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Diego, CA for Costa Mesa, CA on Sat, May 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 02 the direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
On Sat, May 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:01 PM1h47San Diego, CA1:48 PMCosta Mesa, CA$311One-way0 transfers
12:01 PM1h47San Diego, CA1:48 PMCosta Mesa, CA$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$30 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA trains for today, Friday, May 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
761 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h47 | 5:48 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
761 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h58 | 5:59 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
761 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h49 | 5:59 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 6:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 8:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 6:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 7:51 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 8:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 9:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 8:51 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 9:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 8:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 10:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 8:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 9:51 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 10:02 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 10:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 12:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 10:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 11:51 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 12:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 12:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 2:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 12:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 1:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 2:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 3:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 2:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 3:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 2:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 3:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 2:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 4:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 2:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 4:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 5:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 6:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 6:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 5:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 6:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 5:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h03 | 7:04 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 5:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h54 | 7:04 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 8:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 9:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 9:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
593 Pacific Surfliner | 8:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h50 | 9:51 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
593 Pacific Surfliner | 8:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h01 | 10:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
593 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h52 | 10:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
595 Pacific Surfliner | 9:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h47 | 10:48 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
595 Pacific Surfliner | 9:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1h58 | 10:59 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
595 Pacific Surfliner | 9:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h49 | 10:59 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA
Trains from San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Diego, CA and Costa Mesa, CA from $18 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Costa Mesa, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Diego, CA to Costa Mesa, CA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with various public and private options.
- The Fish Market
- Karl Strauss Brewing Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1.25
- The Westin San Diego
- The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- San Diego Trolley: Blue Line, Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several spaces for commuters and visitors.
- Casa Guadalajara
- Old Town Mexican Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.25
- Old Town Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town
- Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- Trolley: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150, 923, 928
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