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How to get fromSan Diego State University to Newport Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego State University to Newport Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 31m
    $73–113

  2. Drive 84.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego State University to Newport Beachcar car 84.4 mi
    1h 43m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, line 55 bus via Old Town Station

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 17Th-Pomonabus bus 55
    4h 50m
    $17–29

  4. Bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 17Th-Placentiabus bus 55
    5h 46m
    $36–54

San Diego State University to Newport Beach by foot, tram, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to 17Th-Pomona via SDSU Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 4h 50m.

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