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How to get fromNewport Coast to Morro Bayby train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 37m
    $123–228

  2. Drive 243.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport Coast to Morro Baycar car 243.8 mi
    4h 28m
    $45–65

  3. Taxi, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Newport Coast to Irvinetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus
    6h 53m
    $279–531

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    7h 5m
    $243–443

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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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 291.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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