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

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Costa Mesa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. 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 53m
    $127–657

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus
    8h 16m
    $97–438

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    26h 28m
    $129–321

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    32h 51m
    $211–361

  5. Drive 1,000.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Costa Mesacar car 1,000.6 mi
    16h 57m
    $183–264

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, line 43 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus
    8h 25m
    $126–621

  7. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, line 43 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Newport-18Thbus bus
    8h 55m

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 53m
    $183–836

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 43 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus
    9h 40m
    $137–672

Portland to Costa Mesa by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration26h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Harbor-19Th via Sacramento Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor, and Harbor-Katella in around 26h 28m.

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