There are 2 ways to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $23 - $35.
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.
The distance between Newport Coast and Santa Barbara is 159 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Newport Coast to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Newport Coast to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Newport Coast to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
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.
There are 333+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.
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 $80–130 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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