There are 3 ways to get from Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 9m$69–104Drive 59.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar 59.9 mi
1h 15m$11–16Line 55 bus, bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Placentia-17Th to Flower-6Thbus 55
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus 101
4h 53m$19–26
Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Placentia-17Th and arriving at Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Newport Beach and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 80 miles. The road distance is 60.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Placentia-17Th station.
Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $19 - $26 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Placentia-17Th to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Placentia-17Th to Flower-6Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Flower-6Th station.
Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Newport Beach to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
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