How to travel from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA

There are 2 options to travel between Costa Mesa, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of CHF19.

This is compared to other travel options from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA:

A bus is CHF6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average CHF25.

The fastest way to travel from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 23m.

The distance from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 77 miles (125 km).

The average frequency per day from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA is:

• Around 33 trains per day.
• Around 33 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Costa Mesa, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA:

• Trains mostly depart from Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
• Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in San Diego, CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, OCTA to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Costa Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA:

• 31 direct buses per day with Greyhound.

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Most travelers need at least three days in San Diego, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In San Diego, CA, you can explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art, enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning skyline and naval ship views, and hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life, or experience a whale watching tour off the coast. Don't miss Balboa Park, with its museums and the San Diego Zoo, the historic USS Midway Museum, picturesque La Jolla Cove, the lively Gaslamp Quarter, and the beautiful Coronado Beach.

Three to four days are ideal to explore San Diego's main attractions, including its beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and vibrant neighborhoods.