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How to get fromMorro Bay to Newport Beachby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Morro Bay to Newport Beach by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 26m
    $128–229

  2. Drive 237 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Morro Bay to Newport Beachcar car 237 mi
    4h 28m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, fly, tram, line 577 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Norwalk Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channelbus bus
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Balboa Covesbus bus
    7h 36m
    $228–452

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Morro Bay to Newport Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Ana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 48m.

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