What is the cheapest way to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Newport Coast and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Newport Coast and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Newport Coast and Santa Barbara is 159 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport Coast to Santa Barbara bus from?

Newport Coast to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where do I catch the Newport Coast to Santa Barbara train from?

Newport Coast to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Train or bus from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Newport Coast to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Newport Coast to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Newport Coast to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Newport Coast to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport Coast to Santa Barbara is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 273+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Newport Coast to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or tram

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 18m
$81–143
Drive 140 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport Coast to Santa Barbaracar 140 mi
2h 26m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 4m
$68–93
Line 1 bus, tram, bus
1. Take the bus from Coast-Newport Coast to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus
6h 42m

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Distance: 158.1 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Newport Coast, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Irvine, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 4m.

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