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How to get fromRiverside to Newport Beachby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Newport Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Tustintrain train IE-OC Line
    1h 19m
    $44–57
  2. Bus, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Newport-18Thbus bus 43
    2h 38m
    $4–6
  3. Drive  45.2 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Newport Beachcar car 45.2 mi
    50 min
    $8–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverside to Newport Beachtaxi taxi 45.2 mi
    50 min
    $160–200

Riverside to Newport Beach by bus

Calendar83Weekly Buses
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Riverside - Downtown to Tustin every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Newport-18Th via Harbor + Katella and Harbor-Katella in around 2h 38m.

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