There are 3 ways to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo by bus and foot (Flixbus)
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The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Park Bl & Zoo Pl via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Broadway & 1st Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and San Diego Zoo is 102 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $17 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $17 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and San Diego Zoo, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $13–21 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Costa Mesa to San Diego Zoo.
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