Getting Around Costa Mesa
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Costa Mesa Airport information
John Wayne Airport serves nearly 9 million passengers per year and is in Santa Ana, the neighboring town to Costa Mesa. Known as the gateway to Orange County, it offers nonstop service to over 15 destinations in the United States, including Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston, Newark, Vancouver, and Minneapolis.
The airport has several local and full-service eateries, a wine bar, and a number of gift shops and newsstands. Rental cars and parking are available onsite.
The airport has several local and full-service eateries, a wine bar, and a number of gift shops and newsstands. Rental cars and parking are available onsite.
Costa Mesa Train information
Amtrak offers several stations throughout Orange County, with locations in Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Irvine. All four stations serve the Pacific Surfliner route, which runs along the Southern California coast from San Diego to San Luis Obispo; this route offers 12 daily round trips between San Diego and Los Angeles and between Santa Barbara and San Diego. The Fullerton Station also serves the Southwest Chief route, which runs daily from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Costa Mesa Ground information
Rental Cars
Orange County area airports have several onsite and offsite rental-car companies. Popular onsite options include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Rental counters can be found at the arrivals level between Terminals A and B at John Wayne Airport. At Los Angeles International, travelers can use courtesy shuttles offered by 10 of the airport's 40 rental-car agencies for direct access.
Taxis
Travelers can use taxi service from each of the Orange County area airports to downtown Anaheim. When traveling to the Anaheim Resort District and convention center area, expect fares of about $40 from John Wayne Airport and $90 from Los Angeles International Airport. Fare is about $90 from L.A./Ontario International Airport and $45 from Long Beach Airport.
Taxi rates in Anaheim are $2.95 for the first quarter-mile and 65 cents for each additional quarter-mile. Taxis can be hailed on the streets or found at hotel taxi stands.
Orange County area airports have several onsite and offsite rental-car companies. Popular onsite options include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Rental counters can be found at the arrivals level between Terminals A and B at John Wayne Airport. At Los Angeles International, travelers can use courtesy shuttles offered by 10 of the airport's 40 rental-car agencies for direct access.
Taxis
Travelers can use taxi service from each of the Orange County area airports to downtown Anaheim. When traveling to the Anaheim Resort District and convention center area, expect fares of about $40 from John Wayne Airport and $90 from Los Angeles International Airport. Fare is about $90 from L.A./Ontario International Airport and $45 from Long Beach Airport.
Taxi rates in Anaheim are $2.95 for the first quarter-mile and 65 cents for each additional quarter-mile. Taxis can be hailed on the streets or found at hotel taxi stands.
Costa Mesa Public information
Metrolink, Southern California's rail system, operates 11 stations throughout Orange County, including two Anaheim stations. Metrolink runs 44 round trips every weekday along three lines and even offers free transit connections to many Los Angeles destinations and tourist sites.
The Orange County Line provides weekday and weekend service from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside, while the Inland Empire-Orange County Line provides weekday and weekend service from San Bernardino to Oceanside. The 91 Line provides weekday service from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Station via Fullerton and Buena Park.
Metrolink fares vary by distance traveled; one-way, round-trip, 10-trip, monthly, and weekend passes are available. Children ages 5 and under ride free.
The Orange County Line provides weekday and weekend service from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside, while the Inland Empire-Orange County Line provides weekday and weekend service from San Bernardino to Oceanside. The 91 Line provides weekday service from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Station via Fullerton and Buena Park.
Metrolink fares vary by distance traveled; one-way, round-trip, 10-trip, monthly, and weekend passes are available. Children ages 5 and under ride free.
