Best way to get from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA
Find the best ways to travel from Aliso Viejo CA to Costa Mesa CA. You can also request a ride directly in the app at the tap of a button.
Transportation options
Uber: Request an Uber ride from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa. The average travel time is 22 minutes, with a price of $38 and a distance of 16 miles.
Public transportation: Use the Orange County Transportation Authority’s bus service. The Route 86 bus travels from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa. The estimated travel time is approximately 45 minutes, covering a distance of 20 miles, with a price of $2.
Private bus: A private bus service offers routes from Aliso Viejo to Costa Mesa. The travel time is around 40 minutes, with a price of $10, covering a distance of 18 miles.
Note: The travel times and costs are approximate and subject to change depending on traffic conditions and other factors. Updated June, 2025.
Reserve a ride in advance to Costa Mesa, CA
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Getting from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA
When you ride with Uber on your next trip from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA, you’ve got choices. Whether you’re traveling alone or with others, find a ride option that fits your needs and budget. If you like to plan ahead, consider scheduling a ride to Costa Mesa, CA in advance. Or you can request a ride on demand from Aliso Viejo, CA in the Uber app.
The route your driver takes might depend on the time of day and other factors, like traffic and how many other riders are making requests. You can have a stress-free ride knowing that the Uber app will suggest the most efficient route to your driver.
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Average Travel Time
22 minutes
Average Route Price
$38
Average Route Distance
16 miles
How to get from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA
Compare ride options getting from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA. Check the Uber app for current prices and travel options available.
UberX
Affordable rides, all to yourself
$38
UberXL
Affordable rides for groups up to 6
$54
Prices shown are for illustration purposes only and are based on average prices for the ride option shown from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA for the past 12 months. They do not represent fixed or guaranteed prices.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Uber available at Aliso Viejo, CA?
The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride from Aliso Viejo, CA anytime, 24/7.
- How much does it cost to get from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA?
The average price for this trip is $38. Open the Uber app and input Costa Mesa, CA in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what’s available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.
- What is the most affordable ride option on the Uber app from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA?
The most affordable ride choice from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA is UberX.
- How long does it take to get from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA?
The average duration for this ride is 22 minutes. Before a trip starts, your app gives an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for when your driver is likely to arrive at Aliso Viejo, CA. After your trip starts, your app provides an ETA for when you are likely to arrive at Costa Mesa, CA. Please note: ETAs are not guaranteed; various factors like heavy traffic or road construction could affect travel time.
- Can I schedule trips in advance on the Uber app from Aliso Viejo, CA?
If Uber Reserve is an option in the Uber app at Aliso Viejo, CA, you can request a ride from Aliso Viejo, CA anywhere from 2 hours to 90 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year. Uber’s ride-scheduling technology and Uber Reserve can help you be on time.
- Can I rent a car with Uber to drive from Aliso Viejo, CA to Costa Mesa, CA?
Check in the Uber app to see if car rentals are available at Aliso Viejo, CA. If you see the Rent icon, you can complete your reservation using the Uber app. Then you can rent a car and drive yourself to Costa Mesa, CA. To get more details, go to uber.com/u/uber-rent.
The data presented on this page represents historical average prices, durations, and distances for routes. Actual prices, durations, and distances may vary based on factors such as location, traffic conditions, and other variables. Information provided here is for reference purposes only and should not be considered as binding.
