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How to get fromPortland to Costa Mesaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Costa Mesa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    4h 14m
    $148–438

  2. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    5h 56m
    $137–447

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    25h 3m
    $176–281

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    33h 54m
    $674–1,035

  5. Drive  1,000.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Costa Mesacar car 1,000.6 mi
    16h 57m
    $171–247

Portland to Costa Mesa by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration25h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Harbor-19Th via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor, and Harbor-Katella in around 25h 3m.

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