There are 3 ways to get from Newport Beach to San Diego State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 44m$75–129Drive 84.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport Beach to San Diego State Universitycar 84.2 mi
1h 42m$16–23Line 55 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Thbus 55
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 11m$24–48
Newport Beach to San Diego State University by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Newport Beach to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport Beach to San Diego State University. However, there are services departing from 17Th-Pomona and arriving at San Diego via Flower-6Th and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport Beach to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at SDSU Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Newport Beach and San Diego State University is 110 miles. The road distance is 84.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newport Beach to San Diego State University without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Newport Beach to San Diego State University, including transfers.
Newport Beach to San Diego State University bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 17Th-Pomona station.
Newport Beach to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Newport Beach to San Diego State University is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 17Th-Pomona to San Diego State University via Flower-6Th, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Santa Ana, San Diego, 12th & Imperial Station, and SDSU Station in around 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
Newport Beach to San Diego State University bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Flower-6Th station.
Newport Beach to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport Beach to San Diego State University is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Newport Beach to San Diego State University.
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