There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 19m$121–171Bus, line 43 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Newport-18Thbus 43
5h 44m$23–35Drive 133.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Newport Beachcar 133.2 mi
2h 27m$23–33
Santa Barbara to Newport Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Newport-18Th via Los Angeles Union Station, Artic - Dock 5 and Harbor-Katella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Newport Beach is 150 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Newport Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Newport Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Newport-18Th via Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor, and Harbor-Katella in around 5h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Harbor-Katella to Newport-18Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Newport Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Newport Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Newport Beach is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach.
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