GETTING TO COSTA MESA

BY AIR:

John Wayne Airport, Orange County

John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) is the closest airport to Costa Mesa, located just 4 miles away. The only commercial service airport in the Orange County, service is offered by most major airlines with hundreds of daily domestic routes as well as international flights to and from Mexico and Canada. See list of airlines. John Wayne Airport, Orange County is owned and operated by the County of Orange and islocated 35 miles south of Los Angeles, 90 miles north of San Diego and it is one of only two airports in Orange County to accommodate general aviation. (949) 252-5200 | www.ocair.com

Long Beach Airport

Long Beach Airport The Long Beach Airport (LGB), conveniently located between Los Angeles and Orange County business and entertainment centers, offers commercial flight services on several airlines. Jet Blue is the leading flight service provider with nationwide destinations including Boston, New York and San Francisco, offering connecting flights to hundreds of domestic and international destinations. In addition, Delta, Southwest and American Airlines provide non-stop service to other domestic locations.
(562) 570-2600| www.lgb.org

 

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is ranked No. 5 in the world for number of passengers handled, and its popularity shows no sign of decreasing. In 2015, more than 70 million people traveled through LAX, ahead of the international airports in Dubai, Chicago and Paris, as well as Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York and Singapore. A commerce leader, its ever-expanding air-cargo system handled more than 2 million tons of goods. Convenient location, modern facilities, and superior sea/air/land connections have led to LAX's designation as a world-class airport.
(855) 463-5252 | www.lawa.org

 

Ontario International Airport

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is a medium-hub, full-service airport with commercial jet service to major U.S. cities and to many international destinations. ONT is located in the Inland Empire approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and about 35 miles north of Orange County. The airport is the centerpiece of one of the fastest-growing transportation regions in the United States.
(909) 937-2700 | www.flyontario.org

 

BY TRAIN:

From San Diego north or Santa Barbara south, take the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner® train to Costa Mesa and you will travel on one of the most scenic routes in the West. It's a welcome departure from crowded roads and highways. On board, you can sit back and relax, admire the view and enjoy a bite to eat. You’ll arrive at the Amtrak station in Santa Ana and take a quick cab ride, or ride-share service to your destination in Costa Mesa. Visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL for schedule and fare information.

 

The Metrolink is Southern California's commuter rail system. It operates in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. The closest station to Costa Mesa is the Santa Ana station, at 1000 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The Metrolink timetable schedule can assist on travel into and around Southern California.

 

ARTIC

The newest transportation hub in Orange County is the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center offering connections via OCTA, Metrolink, Amtrak, Greyhound and taxi. Find schedules here. 

 

BY CAR:

Rental Car Service

Ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft are very much available in this suburban city of Costa Mesa and throughout Southern California.