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How to get fromNewport Beach to Morro Bayby train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Newport Beach to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 27m
    $128–229

  2. Drive 237.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport Beach to Morro Baycar car 237.7 mi
    4h 29m
    $44–63

  3. Line 47 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Placentia-Flagship to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispobus bus Ans 6238
    12h 4m

  4. Line 1 bus, line 577 bus, tram, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Norwalk Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    5. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus
    7h 23m
    $227–453

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Newport Beach to Morro Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Placentia-Flagship to Morro Bay Park via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 12h 4m.

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