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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego 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 to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 17m
    $74–116

  2. Drive 83.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Newport Beachcar car 83.8 mi
    1h 40m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 17Th-Pomonabus bus 55
    3h 42m
    $23–32

  4. Bus, line 55 bus via San Diego

    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
    3h 51m
    $35–47

San Diego to Newport Beach by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to 17Th-Pomona via Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 3h 42m.

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